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 (Automotive Industry)
Location: Pretoria
Salary: To be discussed, experience depending.
Our international client in the Automotive Industry is seeking an operations manager to join their team in Pretoria.The company specialises in providing quality-focused solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. By combining intelligent quality platforms with warehousing and logistics, it supports both local and international clients in the automotive, consumer electronics, electrome...
1 day ago


Finance Operations Manager - CA (SA)
Location: Somerset West
Salary:
Do you live in the Somerset West, Strand, Stellenbosch area and are fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English?We require an ambitious CA(SA) with 2+ years post articles experience who is ready for a new challenge to grow their career in a National concern assisting and implementing best practices, controls, and growth strategies.This a great opportunity to grow your skills and be involved in a fast...
1 day ago


PROPERTY / OPERATIONS MANAGER - SHOPPING MALL (CENTURION)
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Our client, a prominent player in the property investment industry, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Property / operations manager to oversee their mall located in Centurion. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong background in property management and a commitment to operational excellence.
1 day ago


Operations Manager
Location: Steelpoort
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4 days ago


Branch Operations Manager – Facilities Management
Location: Cape Town
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Can you motivate operational teams, maintain client satisfaction and expand the company’s clientele? Our client is a facilities management company specialising in the provision of professional cleaning and security services to a diverse client base across commercial and industrial sectors.They have a national reach, and require a General/Branch operations manager to expand their fo...
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Sub - Regional Operations Manager
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A global logistics company is seeking an experienced Sub - Regional operations manager to oversee energy infrastructure facilities across the AMEP region, with specific experience across multiple African countries.
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