Position : Senior Manager Blast Furnace - Iron Making 

Location VD Bijl Park (onsite position)

Position Description

The  prime contribution of the Senior Manager Blast Furnaces is to deliver the annual planned production of Iron Making products to customer requirements in line with the monthly capacity plan, while maintaining the plant capability. This role involves managing the processes, ensuring safety and compliance, optimising efficiency and reliability, and leading a team of professionals to achieve operational excellence. Additionally, the Senior Manager Blast Furnaces will be responsible for strategic planning, high-level negotiations, and aligning operations with the overall company strategy.

Minimum requirements

 Personal Attributes:

Key Performance Areas

• Production Management: Oversee the entire Blast Furnace Function

• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Promote the employers commitment to zero harm by fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the team in order to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Process Optimisation: Drive the Identification and implementation of  improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability while reducing costs, and improving product quality.
  
• Resource Management: Manage resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal output levels.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on performance, safety, and other key metrics to senior management.
  

 Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation

• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Indepth understanding of Iron Making processes and technologies will have an added advantage