Head of Operations - South Africa
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced candidate with strong leadership skills to take managerial responsibility of a diverse recycling facility with over 150 employees. The role involves both production and inbound- / outbound logistics, factory planning as well as the physical management of stock, staff and budgets associated with the operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Director. A passion for safety, sustainability and efficiency in a constantly evolving environment is a prerequisite. The successful candidate will be on senior management level and will be required to interact daily with middle management to maintain a detailed understanding of the end-to-end production environment. Key duties: Manage incoming and outgoing cargo (import, export and logistics) Production management (planning, supervision and day-to-day problem solving) Staff management in collaboration with the HR Manager Management of operational expenses Inventory Control Monitor the compliance of the operational departments against policies, procedures and legislation and implement measures to rectify non-compliance Development and monitoring of production metrics and KPIs Minimum Requirements: Operations/ Production Management qualification (or equivalent with relevant experience) At least 10 years of operational experience within a manufacturing environment At least 5 years of management experience Logistics and shipping experience will be advantageous Proven experience in running operations/ production Competencies: People management skills in an industrial environment Strong mechanical aptitude Excellent leadership skills with proven planning, organising and problem-solving abilities Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of Health and Safety and Labour Relations regulations and legislation Microsoft 365 and at least Intermediate Excel abilities
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