Smelter Production Coordinator

Purpose Of Role The Smelter Production Coordinator carries out the accountability and responsibility for the safe achievement of metallurgical targets in his/her section. The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff in his/her section. The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed. Role Context Adherence to the shift production plan. Coordinates services to operate the equipment in the plant. Coordination of process equipment maintenance. Process control within defined smelter parameters and recipe. Problem solving. Ensure adherence to all safety (i.e. create awareness of hazards and behaviour). Coach and instruct to explain how the work should be performed, focusing on improving, changing and optimizing practices. Implement corrective action in cases of non-compliance to objectives and safety standards. Liaise with the Weighbridge and/or Stock Controller in order to ensure the dispatch of products timeously. Record and analyse production stoppages and equipment breakdowns in order to take corrective action to improve section availability. Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of the section to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products. Effective operation of the section process to agreed process parameters to achieve hourly and shift targets. Creating high performing team and conducive employee relations climate in the team. Administration of necessary systems (Job cards, risk assessments, permits). Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of the section to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products. Effective operation of the section process to agreed process parameters to achieve hourly and shift targets. Perform acting duties on behalf of smelter production foreman as and when required by the organisation. Perform any other additional task reasonable as requested by the supervisor and in line with the operational requirement. Leaving the workplace if the working conditions are unsafe.