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Job Description
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
Mechanical Eng/Metallurgical Eng (preferred)
GCC (preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a related industry (Steel making or iron making or ideally blast furnace experience)
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
