Supervisor, Refractory

Who We Are
Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.
At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

- We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
- We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
- We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
- We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
- We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
- We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
- We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
- We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
- We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

**Business Unit & Section**: Namakwa Sands
- Engineering
**Primary Location**: Smelter Operations (Saldanha)
Position Summary
Responsible for refractory taphole, launder maintenance in Furnaces Areas & Ladle and Iron Launder maintenance in Iron Plant areas.
Qualification & Experience
- Minimum Grade 12 (mandatory)
- Trades person will be an added advantage (Especially Refractory Mason Trade)
- Driver's License (mandatory)
- 5+ years' Applicable Operational experience within a heavy industry/production/refractory environment (mandatory)
- Computer Literacy (mandatory)

Knowledge & Skills
- Taphole maintenance strategies
- Ladle and Iron Launder Maintenance strategies
- Knowledge and experience in Furnace lining breakouts and installations
- Knowledge of refractory material and installations
- People and performance management
- Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Time Managers Workplace will be added advantage.

Job Responsibilities
- Development of people in their team
- Coordination of permits for planned work from the production / maintenance schedule
- Coordination of routine non-shift activities in support of SQLCT (safe quality low-cost tons)
- Implement minor plant optimization projects
- General administrative tasks
- Performance Management and Performance reviews
- Actively participate in teams training and development

Effective People Management
- An optimised team structure is manned by staff that is motivated, empowered and lead by sound performance management and transformational leadership practices.
- Promote teamwork, provide support and manage performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans of subordinates.
- Assume responsibility for managing manpower, efficient resource allocation, declaration of competence and reduction of operating cost.

Compliance
- Ensure all business operations adhere and comply with corporate governance, statutory, legal and other requirements.
- Adhere to OHS Act, company-specific SHE policies, procedures and legislation.
- Manage risk by assessing liabilities, reporting and monitoring standards, as well as attending to rehabilitation / environmental problems in line with Tronox standards.
- Accept responsibility for SHEQ by creating awareness and addressing all unsafe practices in a timeous manner. Implement and maintain audit structure.

Performance Management and CI
- Drive research and development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and enhanced performance.
- Keep abreast of new developments and potential threats within designated area are identified and addressed timeously.
- Benchmark plant / mining activities and track performance to indicate improvement opportunities.

Production Efficiency
- Achieve production targets through optimum output.
- Ensure operational efficiency and quality.
- Assume responsibility for coordinating first line maintenance to limit plant / equipment downtime.
- Control stock levels (where applicable)

Competencies (Mandatory competencies are not to be altered in any way):
**Leadership Core Competencies**:

- Grows and develops self and others
- Communicates effectively and builds relationships
- Manage change effectively
- Builds High Performing Work Teams & Drives Employee Engagement
- Champions Diversity and Values & Respects Differences
- Demonstrates Visible Felt Leadership

Role Specific Competencies
- A proven