Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The role of the OPERATIONS MANAGER will report into the COO and be responsible for the operations for 3 facilities with complex production lines.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure Operational Efficiency through

• Meeting production targets
• Developing and implementing production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization.

Uphold strict Safety and Compliance through

• Enforcing safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety among all employees.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Ensuring SSOPs are maintained and enforced.

Manage Operational Costs effectively through

• Budget tracking and adherence
• Monitoring operational expenses and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
• Analysing financial data and prepare budgets to support operational planning and decision-making.

Develop and lead a high-performing operations team through 

• Monitoring and reporting on time and attendance of the production team.
• Plan for absenteeism cover and ensure there are sufficient team members to run all required production lines each day
• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and knowledge and cross train where needed.

Experience and qualifications:

• Engineering qualification or similar
• 8 years experience in a similar role (of which 4 years should have been in a supervisory/ mentoring capacity)
• Experience running multiple production lines

This role will suit a manufacturing or engineering operational manager who enjoys managing and leading through a hands-on approach. Someone who is comfortable working in a warehouse environment and can influence and inspire staff to achieve operational efficiencies at all levels.

This role is based in Pinetown, KZN.