Operations Manager

 

Are you interested in managing the organisational activities of businesses, non-profit groups, government agencies, and other organisations? Do you see yourself as a talented manager and leader who can dutifully support operational leadership in various departments? Then being an Operations Manager is just what you’re looking for at Executive Placements.

What is a Operations Manager?

An Operations Manager is seen as an administrative expert, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company or organisation they are a part of. Their role is to improve performance, efficiency, productivity, and profitability by implementing the right processes and practices across the company.

 

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Operations Manager Job Description

Operations Manager Job Overview

Operations Managers are often tasked with improving performance, formulating strategy, buying material and resources and securing compliance. Some duties may also include mentoring team members, researching methods to increase customer service quality, and implementing best practices across all departments.

Responsibilities of a Operations Manager

• Monitor and analyse the company or organisation’s current system of production or provision to check the effectiveness, and work out a strategy for improvement
• analysing statistics, managing day-to-day activities, and reading and writing reports
• coordinating with team members and interacting with managers of different areas of the organisation
• presenting findings to stakeholders and higher management
• tracking and measuring staff performance, and training and supervising new employees
• managing quality assurance programmes
• Research new technologies to help with efficiency
• setting and reviewing budgets and managing costs
• Supervise inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.

Operations Manager Qualifications

• Track record as an Operations Manager or related role
• Knowledge of operations management and organizational
• Experience forecasting and budgeting
• Experience with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Excellent organisational skills
• Degree in Business Studies, Operations Management or related field

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Operations Manager Jobs currently open:

Operations Manager
Location: Durban
Salary:
Our client, a Durban based Packaging manufacturer requires an experienced operations manager to manage the packaging production facility, driving efficiencies and optimizing their production & operations processes.
1 day ago


Finance and Operations Manager
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
Finance and operations manager
1 day ago


SALT Technical Operations Manager - Sutherland, Northern Cape
Location: Nc - Other
Salary: Annually
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SALT Technical operations manager.
2 days ago


Security Shift Operations Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
An Internal Vacancy exists for 2X Security Shift operations managers in Motor Manufacturing in the Guarding Division based in Pretoria Central Branch. The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
2 days ago


IT Operations Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
2 days ago


Operations Manager
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary: 600 000
Lexdan Select is assisting a online travel platform business with their search for a operations manager. The role is based in Stellenbosch.
3 days ago


Operations Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 720 000 Annually
An exciting opportunity for an experienced operations manager in a dynamic supply chain environment, driving process improvements and branch optimisation.
4 days ago


Operations Manager (Advertising Industry)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-Related
We are seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee and coordinate operational processes across multiple advertising divisions.
4 days ago


Operations Manager
Location: George
Salary:
4 days ago


Operations Manager
Location: Alberton
Salary:
About the RoleWe’re looking for a dynamic operations manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our cold storage facility. This role is central to ensuring goods move efficiently in and out of the warehouse, while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational standards. You’ll oversee warehouse staff, team leaders, and system operators, working ...
4 days ago