Shift Leader

Job Title: Shift Leader: Foundry
Weir Minerals
Isando
Onsite Purpose of Role: Ensure the efficient and safe operation of the foundry during the assigned shift. This includes maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity, while leading and supporting a team of workers to meet production goals. Responsible for implementing and upholding company policies, optimizing manufacturing processes, and fostering a positive work environment to achieve continuous improvement and customer satisfaction Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do Key Responsibilities: Safety First:

• Maintain the safety of all systems and processes in the Isando Foundry.
• Implement world-class safety practices as guided by the Health and Safety department and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85: 1993).
• Adherence to all statutory HSE and housekeeping / 5S requirements
• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Manage Production:

• Manage daily line output by effectively managing production loading and by successful implementation of systems to manage the age of WIP, flow through the plant, and determine root causes and countermeasures on misses
• Effective reporting at a senior level by providing feedback on the state of production
• Ensure continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Maintain and improve Foundry throughput through machine utilization management, production routing, and Bill of Material control.
• Manage downtime and implement quick changeover processes

Manage Cost:

• Assist in maintaining the Foundry expense budget, including manning calculations, shift control, overtime control, and raw material costs
• Assist in managing production data i.e. routings, methods, data analysis etc
• Identification of subcontracting, outsourcing and insourcing requirements.

Lean Principles

• Understanding economic batch sizes.
• Consistent application of JIT principles in production loading

Quality Assurance:

• Maintain the integrity of the ISO 9001: 2008 quality assurance system within the Foundry, including product traceability.
• Implement and improve error-proofing and quality control systems to prevent defects from reaching the customer
• Demonstrate 100% commitment towards zero defects and process improvements
• Use 5-Why’s and A3 tools for scrap countermeasures and preventative measurements

Implementation of sustainable systems to control daily targets and outputs

• Use of velocity reports to manage lead time and aging
• Use of OTD reports to manage delivery
• Use of availability reports to manage delivery

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven track record of implementing safety and quality assurance practices.
• Experience with ISO 9001: 2008 quality assurance systems.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85: 1993) compliance.
• Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of budget management and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of SAP
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in production
• Exposure to and implementation of lean manufacturing
• Implementation and maintenance of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. #minerals #On-site #LI-MS1