Operations Manager - Pinetown Verfied Gold Badge

R 120000 per month Pinetown, Kwazulu-Natal Pinetown, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 02-08-2019 2:42:32 PM
25-10-2019 2:42:32 PM
Position Overview
The Operations Manager is a Key man in the Executive Team.
• Liaises with sales to determine production targets.
• Responsible for production, maintenance, quality and operating budget.
• Continuous improvement.
• Safety and Environment requirements.
• Motivates workforce.
• Fosters an environment that trains coached and develops staff to meet future needs.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities
• Manages the operations at 2 production sites.
• Plan, budget and manage plant operations.
• Lead, develop and implement operating strategies incorporating globally accepted principles including Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints and the like.
• Be the primary driver of Manufacturing Excellence.
• Maintain ISO9001 & 14001 Accreditations.
• Develop effective employee and industrial relations and communications to ensure consistency and fairness
• Maintain manufacturing efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by effectively reviewing and directing the activities of key subordinates in the areas of safety, production, product quality, planning and scheduling and maintenance.
• Select, train and develop Production Leaders, Production Engineers & Technicians and staff in order to maintain a workforce capable of operating the process that meets all customer needs and company goals to ensure the long-term competitiveness.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience
• BSc Chemical Engineering.
• Min 12 years’ experience in a chemical plant environment.
• Leadership skills.
• Change agent skills.
• Mentoring coaching training skills.
• Major Hazardous Installation (MHI) experience an advantage.
• Proven record of managing a multidisciplinary team that includes: production managers, maintenance manager / engineer, process engineer / technical and SHEQ manager.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in order to effectively
o provide team briefings
o conduct meetings
o write reports
o deliver presentations
o exchange information with all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated knowledge of
o Process Safety Management (PSM)
o Technical Documentation including P&ID, HAZOP, Project Management, Production Scheduling, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to scope, plan, prioritise and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive capital projects in excess of R50 million.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites (2x production & warehouse).