Apex Supervisor

Calderys is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry. Calderys is a global network of industry-leading experts working in close collaboration with our customers to provide personalised refractory solutions.    A vacancy exists at *Calderys, Vereeniging *for  a *Apex Supervisor *reporting to the *Head of Projects & Installations.*     *Purpose of the Role:  * To ensure that manufacturing operations within the Apex and Precast sections  are effective and efficient in accordance with safety, quality, programme and environmental procedures.   *Job Scope:* Operate, manage and control Apex and Precast  production processes to ensure clients orders are fulfilled on time, of maximum quality in a profitable manner.   *Key Tasks and Responsibilities:  * * Manage inventories and coordinate with other departments * Maintain employee and job schedules * work closely with other departments including the logistics for area of responsibility * Handling incoming requests for a quotation * Ensuring proper administration of quotations and orders  * To assist with various admin and technical requests from representatives or management * Keeping of records on quotations  and calculations  * Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating/ operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators *Job Specifications- Education and Experience Requirement: * * Grade 12 * N3 - N6 Certificate in Engineering studies will be advantageous  * Minimum 3 years experience in project and Precast environment including moulds and formers * Experience with drying furnaces will be advantageous * Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings   *Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:* * Good interpersonal skills * Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise * Excellent organizational skills * Multitasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks * Able to work under pressure and conflicting priorities * Highly structured and organized individual who is able to work independently * Self-reliant, flexible, energetic and assertive * Strong leadership qualities. * Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. * Should be competent in MS office or similar package * Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as may be required from time to time   *Specific Aspects: * * Working in noise, dust and Heat areas required to use appropriate PPE * In addition, Prior experience and customer knowledge will be an advantage * Read and write in English, communicating and reporting on a daily/weekly/monthly basis * May be required to work  outside of normal working hours * Travel and sleeping out will be