Director of Operations

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Director of Operations reports to the Managing Director and will have overall responsibility for the company's effective operations including Finance, Supply Chain and Human Resources.

Key responsibilities:

Supply Chain Operations

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to optimize procurement, production, and distribution processes.
• Monitor and manage supplier relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply chain activities and overall business objectives

Financial Management

• Manage and coordinate all company finance-related activities and resources including asset control, profit control, and internal control.
• Maintain risk management, and statutory compliance
• Oversee financial reporting (including management reporting and shareholder reporting)

Human Resources

• Ensuring compliance with labour laws & regulations including health and safety rules.
• Build positive relationships with employees, and improving employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Manage compensation and benefits packages.
• Support employee training and development needs
• Managing equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Assisting group BBBEE efforts.

Competencies and experience:

• At least 5 years experience at senior-level general, financial or operational management
• Strong financial acumen
• Multi industry experience and ability to build customer relationships
• Strategic mindset with a strong drive to implement and collaborate
• Proven people leader
• Suitable higher level degree or qualification

This role will suit a Senior Operations Leader who is people centred. Someone who is able to work in partnership with the MD to create a harmonious and effective company, positioned for future growth. A Leader who enjoys leading by example, who can manage multiple priorities and is energetic, wanting to make a difference.

This role is based in Midrand.