Role Overview:

Manage and supervise the effective execution of all production activities during respective shift to ensure seamless and efficient operations within the Production department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the execution of the production plan and ensure all production equipment’s are operated in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
Monitor control process units at every point in time and ensure raw materials for production are properly crushed to achieve preset quality targets.
Coordinate all production staff during respective shift to ensure uninterrupted activities at the plant.
Supervise casual staff to ensure all conveyor belts in the unit are clean and free from jamming and ensure that machine operators wear appropriate safety gears during operations.
Ensure that production targets are achieved during respective shift.
Prepare detailed shift reports for the attention of the Production Superintendent and Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Superintendent
Skills & Personal Attributes

Material quality analysis – on strengths/weaknesses of materials
Skills in foundry castings
Skills in interpretation of iron and carbon phase diagrams
Technical skills in furnace operations, especially heat treatment
People skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships
Self-motivated
Preferred candidate qualifications & experience

Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mineral Science or Metallurgy
Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Minimum 5 (Five) years’ working experience preferably in the mining environment
Computer: Microsoft word, excel and power point