Manager Production Reduction
2 weeks ago
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:
At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT HILLSIDE:
Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a Manager Production Reduction, you will be responsible for providing leadership, expertise and direction to the Production Function for the safe operation and continuous improvement of production, processes and equipment in accordance with the Operation's Business Plans.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure effective risk management processes are established, actioned and reviewed;
• Deliver against People, HSEC, Volume and Cost performance targets;
• Own the Material Risk profile for Production and verify that risk mitigations are appropriately designed, deployed and effective;
• Verify employees and contractors adhere to work standards, are competent, and understand the purpose and functionality of critical controls relevant to their work;
• Build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce by monitoring and evaluating team members against performance standards;
• Accountable for functional budget and overall financial management;
• Manage balance between business plan and resource utilization;
• Effectively manage the function and its objectives in line with approved budgets;
• Act as representative of the organization at stakeholder forums;
• Manage expectations within mandate and protocol.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Aluminum Smelting particularly in the areas of production, process control and improvement and strategic planning.
• Experience in facilitation of range analysis and opportunity/problem framing techniques is essential;
• Experience with Risk management or in Safety or Assurance is essential;
• Demonstrated skills in exceeding expectations whilst delivering tangible value to the asset;
• Experience working with complex projects or studies is essential.
Qualifications for this role are:
•Degree/BTECH in Mining Engineering/ Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry/ Business
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website
This advertisement will close on 22 October 2025.
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