Production Manager

Job Advert Summary

We at PPC Slurry factory located in the Northwest Province are looking for a Qualified Production Manager. If you meet the below mentioned qualifications, please apply for the position. Overall Purpose of the Job: The Production Manager is responsible for all planning, leading, organising, and controlling activities in the production of clinker and cement to ensure an optimal, steady and reliable supply of quality goods to customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum: BTech Engineering, BEng, BSc Chemical Engineering or BSc Chemistry (NQF Level 7) Ideal: Postgraduate degree in Engineering (NQF 8) MBA or MDP from a recognised institution
• Legal (e.g., Driver's License, etc.) Minimum Driver’s license Mining Health and Safety Act Legal Appointment 3.1(a) Must have carried a legal appointment as 2.6.1 and 2.14.1 in a previous production environment

Experience

• Relevant management experience as a Production Manager in the Cement industry 5 – 8 years
• Experience in kiln production processes 5 – 8 years
• Experience in a managerial role in a production environment 3 – 5 years
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining safe and efficient operations within a production environment

Competencies (Skills and Behaviour Attributes)

Please note: The norm in the industry is to not have more than 7 Skills and Behavioural Attributes per job profile.

• Leadership Competencies
• PPC Values driven •Emotional intelligence Provide strategic direction •People agility Building collaborative relationships •Mental agility Aligning performance for success •Navigating through complexity Building organisational talent •Futuristic thinking Leadership judgement/ Decisiveness •Managing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Personal mastery •Corporate political savvy Self-awareness •Business Planning & Resource Management
• Generic Competencies Results agility •Effective meeting management Business acumen •Systems thinking Problem solving •Creative and innovative thinking High impact communication •Interpersonal skills Facilitation capabilities •Occupational health and safety Project management/co-ordination •Digital literacy Relating and networking •Influencing Change agility •Organisational knowledge Coping with pressures and setbacks •Planning and organising Attention to detail •Conflict management
• Skills Ability to disseminate information concisely and logically to all levels of stakeholders Communication Consultative Mine management Negotiation Presentation Problem-solving, innovative thinking and navigating complexities Stakeholder management Time management Risk management Legal Process operator Supervisory
• Behavioural Attributes We always do the right things: We hold each other accountable and always act with integrity Excellence in all we do: We strive for excellence in all we do Our people our strength: We value all our people and recognise that each one of us is essential to our success Passion: We inspire each other with our positive attitude and energy as we strive to be the best Customer Focused: Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and we exceed their expectations every time

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work in remote mining locations as required
• Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours
• Ability and willingness to work in abnormal conditions (heights)

Duties and Responsibilities

Mining and Production: Weighting 70%

• Achieve overall reliability targets through product and process efficiencies (OEEs) and optimisation
• Conduct analysis of trends and operate under a continuous improvement model to ensure that the plant operations and product continue to meet the needs of customers
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of the plant to ensure continuing operations to maximise returns on investments, or to increase productivity and quality of product
• Interpret the strategic and operational requirements of the plant and manage overall plant production in line with set production targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain a profitable production rate and sustainability of the organisation through developing and implementing appropriate strategies and processes
• Manage the total cost of production with a focus on technical levels i.e. Kcal/kg clinker (fuel), kwh/t (power) and % of AF fuel mix
• Manage the dispatch plan with sales and marketing teams as well as planning and logistics
• Manage the mobile equipment in line with all asset care plans (ACP)
• Manage stock levels and dispatch of materials through the Dispatch team
• Maintain excellence in production data capturing, month-end processing as well as raw material and finished goods stocks
• Ability to work in a team with Mining, Quality, Engineering and HR
• In depth understanding of shut down planning and management. Understanding of refractory management for a cement kiln .

Stakeholder Management and Business Partnerships: Weighting 10%

• Coordinate external contractors where required
• Interpret and communicate the management information, production plans and budgets to the relevant teams and stakeholders with a strong emphasis on plant and equipment efficiency
• Manage relationships with suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure equipment is in optimal condition and fit for purpose
• Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to promote the objectives of the Production department.
• Partner with Production, Quality Assurance and Maintenance teams to optimise variable costs in the plant.
• Participate in Process and Production Round Tables
• Resolve internal and external customer complaints and manage all non-conformances of product

Compliance, Governance and Reporting: Weighting 10%

• Enforce adherence to all relevant legislation such as the Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Act, etc.
• Maintain good plant housekeeping standards to ensure a safe working environment and mitigate risks in line with the organisational SHE policies
• Oversee the appropriate controls to identify and mitigate any financial, reputational, compliance or safety risks to the plant operations
• Maintain product compliance to all relevant external standards, such as ISO or SANS
• Conduct incident investigation and reporting
• Compile all required reports for submission to the relevant teams and government agencies (such as the Environmental Performance Report)
• Maintain good relationships with the DMRE and local communities

People Management: Weighting 5%

• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods
• Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Support the onboarding of new team members

Budget Management: Weighting 5%

• Prepare the annual departmental budget for submission to line manager for review and approval
• Approve expenditure within delegation of authority level
• Monitor expenditure against approved budget, reporting on any deviations to the line manager and Finance Department