Production In Charge/Supervisor - Ferro Silicon Plant
Summary
Supervises daily ferro silicon plant production at a Kuwait steel facility, managing shift manpower, monitoring submerged arc furnace operations, and ensuring safety, quality, and cost-control compliance. Uses SAP PM/MM modules for work orders and materials reporting, and reports performance to the Plant Head.
We are looking for a talented and skilled Production In Charge/Supervisor for Ferro Silicon Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible to supervise and control day-to-day ferro silicon plant production operations by managing manpower, monitoring process performance, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities. The role supports achievement of production targets, quality standards, recovery efficiency, and cost control, while implementing approved plans and reporting performance to the Plant Head.
- Supervise daily ferro silicon production activities across assigned shifts to ensure continuity of operations.
- Control furnace operations and production sequencing in line with approved production plans.
- Monitor production output, recovery percentage, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Identify operational deviations and take corrective actions within approved procedures.
- Allocate manpower for multiple shifts and guide InCharge personnel and operators during operations.
- Monitor attendance, shift handovers, and task execution to ensure effective workforce utilization.
- Provide on-the-job guidance and coaching to In-Charge staff and operators to improve operational discipline and skills.
- Monitor usage of raw materials, consumables, and power against approved norms and targets.
- Report abnormal consumption, losses, or inefficiencies to the Plant Head.
- Support optimization initiatives related to material handling and power utilization as directed.
- Monitor furnace recovery percentage, yield, and product quality parameters.
- Ensure adherence to approved operating parameters and quality control instructions.
- Support cost efficiency by controlling wastage, rework, and operational losses.
- Ensure compliance with plant safety rules, safe work procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Enforce adherence to ISO standards, audit requirements, and internal control procedures.
- Report and follow up on incidents, near misses, hazards, and non-conformities.
- Support implementation of approved process improvement, modernization, and efficiency initiatives.
- Prepare and submit daily and shift-wise production reports, consumption data, and deviation summaries.
- Provide inputs to production planning reviews and budget monitoring as required.
- Mentor and train In-Charge personnel and operators on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Support competency development initiatives as directed by the Plant Head.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Industrial or related
discipline.
Preferred Experience:
- Diploma: Minimum 7 years of ferro silicon operations experience in steel industry or heavy industry operations including at least 2 years team lead role.
- Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 5 years of ferro silicon experience in steel industry or heavy industry operations including at least 2 years team lead role.
- Experience in ferro silicon or similar ferroalloy smelting operations involving submerged arc furnaces.
- Experience in high-temperature, power-intensive industrial operations.
Job-Specific Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of ferro silicon / ferroalloy production processes, including Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) operations, burden preparation and charging, smelting, tapping, and casting activities
- Ability to monitor furnace stability, power input, and basic operating parameters
- Understanding of raw material quality impacts (quartz, coke, coal, reductants) on furnace performance, recovery, and product quality.
- Ability to supervise and allocate manpower, tools, and resources.
- Proficient in SAP PM and MM modules for work orders, materials, and basic reporting.
- Ability to verify production output, recovery performance, and product quality.
- Ability to maintain accurate shift and production documentation and records.
- Ability to report performance results, issues, and improvement actions.
- Strong troubleshooting, leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
- Strong adherence to safety Standards, SOPs lockout/tagout and emergency procedures.