Operations Manager, Richards Bay

A leading aluminum manufacturing company situated in Richards Bay is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager reports directly to the Managing Director and is responsible for coordinating and leading the development and execution of strategies and operational activities of the Workshop, Warehouse, Projects, Engineering, Safety and Quality teams. This role sets the context for the output team to ensure their combined efforts are directed towards the delivery of the strategic plan of the company.

A major focus of this role is to manage people and systems to achieve the best possible outcomes while achieving safety, environment, quality and cost objectives.

Deliver accountabilities within budget

Ensure that monthly cost review meetings are held for both projects and the workshop

Identify opportunities for improvement and prioritise these improvements and define projects

Establish an annual capital plan for your areas to both sustain and enhance processes

Compile annual budget for area and monitor expenditure against plan and report on variance

Monitor the cost and effectiveness of daily production activities

Ensure effective and efficient deployment and utilisation of all resources

Accountable for the overall HSEQ Management at the local subsidiaries and at the client, sub-contractor and supplier sites

Accountable for the implementation of the HSE Management System in line with ISO and OSHA standards

Ensure controls are in place that protect own and others’ health and safety, the environment and the plant

Coach your team to reinforce safe practices as well as promptly correcting unsafe practices

Ensure all HSEQ incidents are responded to, reported and investigated in a timely manner

Has the ability or has been a legal appointment (16.2)

Requirements

Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or similar field

Green belt or Lean Master training certification is desired

Safety and/or Quality certification

Solid computer literacy

SAP exposure will be advantageous

Management/Leadership Training

Lean Six Sigma training advantageous

Minimum of 8 years technical experience and management responsibility in a heavy industrial operation, projects/manufacturing/engineering workshop environment

Previous experience in managing Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

Previous experience at executive management level is preferred, with sound leadership skills (including the ability to mentor and coach others)

Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team with an inclusive management style

Demonstrated ability to plan and manage self and others in a dynamic work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Actively displays consistent behaviour that demonstrates commitment through actions to the values

Strong negotiating skills to influence individuals in key positions both within and external to the organization

Knowledge of statutory, corporate and local regulation and policies

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

You are also welcome to contact Rebecca on 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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