Operations Manager, Mpumalanga

Reporting to the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the overall plants / facilities management, operations and maintenance, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility.

This position will be based in Witbank.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Oversee and manage respective Plant Managers, Production&Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility

Ensure compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s for respective contracts

Ensure adherence and compliance to our and Client HSE standards on all sites

Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment

Implement operational systems, processes, controls and reporting for respective plants / facilities

Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock control and stock management.

Identify continuous improvement and optimization initiatives and manage the implementation thereof

Accountable for the Overall area P&L: Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit&Loss accountability for each plant and the area operations

Manage the monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the plant performance and respective processes

Monitoring of upgrade and expansion projects as well as plant performance improvement projects

Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the set / agreed performance objectives

Responsible for client interface, correspondence and communication whilst ensuring client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service

Review Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required

Monitor plant health performance and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is maximized and optimized

Responsible for effective communication and reporting to the Operations Director

Responsible for effective Contract Management and Contract Administration

Responsible for business development and growing the business with area of responsibility

Perform plant operational standby duties

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS&FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred; Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)

Minimum of>5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.

Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation and Clarification will be an advantage

Previous experience and proven track record as Plant Manager / Area Manager, will be an advantage

Good understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets

Proven record of satisfactory prior experience and performance

High level of computer skills competency: Word, Excel, data base, PowerPoint and e-mail

Good communication and Interpersonal skills

Well skilled and experienced in performance and conflict management and resolution

Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting

Ethical and responsible behavior

Innovative and accountable

Client interface and expectation management

Systematic approach to problem solving

No criminal record.

Be medically fit&able to pass a medical examination.

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