Steel Making Plant Manager

• Assign tasks to the Process Engineers and Section Managers, coordinate and monitor their activity
• Cooperate and supervise together with Maintenance and Rolling Mill Manager the production line, mainly with respect to planning, costing and logistics
• Provide both technical and managerial support to the COO in order to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness in his area
• Monitor and control the metallurgy and schedule of the process and ensure continuation of operation
• Identify initiatives and process improvements to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while meeting required steel billets quality standards
• Ensuring all positions within the steel making area are properly staffed and co-ordinated in to regular shifts to perform duties effectively

• Define the Steel Making Plant annual budget figures and materials requirement then follow up the procurement and delivery of requested consumables and spare parts
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes and enforce shift schedule stability to allow for maximum return due to learning efficiencies and know-how
• Follow up on the execution of product cost reduction plan to identify potential areas for cost reduction

• Follow up and supervise the preparation of plant work standard and enforce compliance with company standards and policies
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Keep the plant clean and enforce HSE standards to protect personnel and equipment
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas

• Manage and report on the plant breakdowns and lessons learned from problem solving process
• Prepare the technical reports and operating manuals requested by COO
• Prepare plant trouble shooting manual which covers all plant process / working areas and how to avoid frequent troubles and coordinate with Maintenance department experts

• Provide strong leadership to the employees at the plants, ensuring high morale, team work and good employee relations, at all levels
• Motivate subordinates through training programs, enhance their skills and generate competition spirit to reach the internal national performance standard
• Ensure that all employees pursue the HSE training
• Proactively pursue personal training opportunities to deepen subject matter expertise and managerial skills
• Assure that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Metallurgical degree preferred)
• 15+ years' experience at a senior level in a similar steel manufacturing environment

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong results-oriented day today management skills
• Independent thinking
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills - proficient Microsoft Office user

• High energy level
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adaptable to establish themselves within a new and challenging environment
• Teamwork
• Strong leadership skills
• Financial awareness
• Strategic awareness
• Awareness and compliance of international ethical standards
• Time Management of self and others

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