Shift Leader

Division (Weir Minerals HBF)

Port Elizabeth

Onsite/Shift

Purpose of Role: To manage the Foundry in order to meet the budgeted daily targets.

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. Its 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 individuals 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: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions. Adhere to safety and housekeeping as per company procedures and OHS Act requirements including its associated regulations.
• Production: Manage production and cost-effective resources management of shift employees. Implement sustainable systems to control daily targets and outputs.
• Administration: Perform administrative function. Co-ordinate and control production administrative system in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, any statutory regulations / legislation.
• People Management: Manage, develop and motivate staff to achieve company objectives.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or equivalent from two-year tertiary institute or college.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office).
• Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs 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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate.

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