Our client has a vacancy for a Plant Operations Manager, reporting to the Ops Exec, to start ideally February 2021.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• This position is accountable for:
o Operational performance in their factories.
o Identifying and delivering “quicker, lighter, faster” product solutions.
o Appropriate and diligent care of our Production Assets – “Asset Care” - excluding Services Equipment, [being Plant and Equipment that supplies air, water and electricity], raw material feeding systems and factory-based air-conditioning systems.
o Ensuring consistent performance of each business unit
o Managing Production KPI’s within parameters (waste, overtime, people resources etc.)
o Management of Production Teams (training, coaching and performance management)
o Partnering effectively with the SHEQ team to ensure zero customer complaints and returns
o Identifying and Managing trends and ensuring proper root cause to prevent repeat issues
o Optimization of Up/Production time and efficiencies

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Management in Manufacturing and Production (Packaging or FMCG preferable)
• B-Tech/BSc Engineering degree or National Diploma ideal (Mechanical or Electrical)
• N5 minimum in a mechanical or electrical trade
• 3 years plus Operations/Plant Management experience essential
• Intermediate excel and ability to work with numbers and people

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• A sense of urgency (does things quickly)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to handle complexity (multiple challenges simultaneously)
• Hands on individual
• Strong technical and problem-solving aptitude
• A proven track record of managing a team of Artisans and/or Engineers