Supervisor - Furnace

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Furnace Supervisor, recruited by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing employees, ensuring smooth production operations, maintaining health and safety standards, monitoring equipment, and verifying that all work is completed correctly and efficiently. **What you will do** * Oversee daily production activities and ensure operations run smoothly * Check outstanding issues from the previous shift and ensure a proper handover to the next Supervisor * Monitor production standards and ensure deviations are corrected * Ensure employees complete their assigned duties correctly and efficiently * Communicate production issues and delays to management * Monitor employee attendance and arrange alternative cover when necessary * Report absenteeism, misconduct and poor performance to management * Conduct daily team meetings and toolbox talks * Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures * Identify training needs and assist with on-the-job training * Participate in employee counselling when required * Ensure employees wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times * Enforce health and safety rules and procedures * Participate in safety risk assessments and follow up on incidents * Ensure employees follow the required safe working instructions for their tasks * Check that gas cutters have valid hot work permits and that their fire extinguishers are within their expiry dates * Ensure safety incidents are documented and reported * Report safety violations and hazards to management and the Health and Safety Department * Inspect machinery, vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition * Ensure daily housekeeping is maintained within the department * Monitor maintenance activities and report equipment problems * Follow up on requests for replacement parts and equipment * Ensure inspections and checklists are completed and identified problems are addressed promptly * Collect and review employee checklists and update relevant reports * Ensure production problems and non-conformances are corrected or escalated * Ensure incident investigation forms are completed by the end of each shift * Maintain proper communication and shift handovers between Supervisors **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or equivalent * Supervisory experience in a production or industrial environment * Good communication and people management skills * Strong health and safety awareness * Ability to monitor production activities and maintain operational standards * Good problem-solving and organisational skills * Ability to identify issues and take appropriate corrective action * Good attention to detail and recordkeeping * Ability to work accurately and independently * Good attendance, disciplinary and timekeeping record * Must be willing and available to work shifts, standby and overtime * **Advantageous:** A relevant Supervisory Certificate * **Advantageous:** A valid forklift licence * **Advantageous:** A valid excavator licence * **Advantageous:** Experience in steel manufacturing, furnace operations, foundries or similar heavy industrial environments **Who should apply** This role is suited for an individual with Grade 12 or equivalent and supervisory experience in a production or industrial environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong health and safety awareness, good communication and people management skills, and the ability to monitor production activities and maintain operational standards. They must possess good problem-solving and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and independently. A good attendance, disciplinary, and timekeeping record is essential, along with a willingness to work shifts, standby, and overtime. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/port-elizabeth/supervisor-furnace-id-7601694 Source: jobmail

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