Listing reference: arcmt_000366
Listing status: Online
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Arcelor
Introduction
Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.
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 strategy of ArcelorMittal South Africa.
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 ArcelorMittal's 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.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (NQF 8) plus preferably a management development program.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a related industry.
Personal Attributes:
- 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
- In-depth understanding of Iron Making processes and technologies will have an added advantage
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