OPERATIONS MANAGER JOB VACANCY

DUTIES
• Manage the operation of Pinetown & Isipingo production sites in a way that achieves an injury and incident-free performance which is in full compliance with environmental standards and protects the health and safety of the employees and community.
• Plan, budget and manage plant operations to achieve on-time manufacturing output. Lead, develop and implement operating strategies incorporating globally accepted principles including Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints and alike.
• Be the primary driver of Manufacturing Excellence to develop, plan and implement needed changes and improvements in the organization, procedures, equipment, processes, and facilities to deliver upon manufacturing goals and continuous improvement thereby maintaining ISO9001 & 14001 accreditations.
• Ensure quality of the product meets the needs of the customer and commercial (sales & technical) teams.
• Obtain effective employee and industrial relations and communications to ensure consistency and fairness throughout the operating units in a unionized environment.
• 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 of the business.


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated leadership skills and cultural change agent. Continuously contributing and improving overall plant(s) performance (effectiveness and efficiency) through KPI’s and effective coaching, mentoring, and training.
• BSc. / MSc. Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution is required.
• 12+ years of operations management experience required in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment, preferably for that of a Major Hazardous Installation (MHI).
• 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 provide team briefings, conduct meetings, write reports, deliver presentations and exchange information with all levels of the organization.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of plant equipment function, maintenance technology as well as an appreciation of engineering issues with a passionate desire to follow and implement the latest technology and trends to meet continuous improvement objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operating and technical disciplines such as Process Safety Management (PSM) and technical documentation (P&ID, HAZOP, Project Management, Production Scheduling, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to scope, plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive capital projects in excess of R50 million.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites (production & warehouse).