Director of Operations (Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola)

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ENVIRONMENT: ENSURE safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while managing teams, projects, budgets, contractors, and compliance requirements as the next Director of Operations sought by a leading Distributor with a footprint on the African continent. You will be responsible for leading all operational activities across production, warehousing, maintenance, logistics, health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The successful incumbent will have 5-8 Years' experience in a Manufacturing\/Operations environment with at least 2 years working within a multinational company & experience with group reporting. You must preferably have experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean Management and Health & Safety experience.   DUTIES: Operations Leadership & Team Management - ·        Lead, develop, and manage Operational teams. ·        Workforce planning and skills development. ·        Drive employee engagement and operational excellence.   Operational Planning & Execution - ·        Oversee production, storage, repackaging, and logistics operations. ·        Ensure contracts and operational activities are executed efficiently. ·        Manage imports, vessel unloading, and container deliveries.   Production Management - ·        Deliver products on time, within budget, and to quality standards. ·        Improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. ·        Support the implementation of new production lines.   Maintenance & Asset Management - ·        Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. ·        Ensure reliability of facilities and equipment. ·        Optimize maintenance costs.   HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) - ·        Ensure compliance with legal and company standards. ·        Lead audits, inspections, and safety initiatives. ·        Protect employees, contractors, assets, and inventory.   Project & Capital Investment Management - ·        Identify and manage operational improvement projects. ·        Conduct technical, operational, and financial feasibility studies. ·        Manage CAPEX budgets and project delivery.   Contractor & Supplier Management - ·        Select and manage contractors. ·        Monitor compliance with safety and contractual requirements.   Financial Control & Cost Optimization - ·        Manage operational budgets. ·        Control costs and improve operational efficiency. ·        Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.   Continuous Improvement - ·        Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). ·        Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions. ·        Promote Lean and operational excellence initiatives.   REQUIREMENTS: Essential - ·        5-8 Years' experience in a Manufacturing\/Operations environment. ·        At least 2 years working within a multinational company. ·        Experience with group reporting. ·        Fluent English.   Preferred - ·        Experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean Management. ·        Health & Safety experience.   Key Skills - ·        Project Management. ·        Problem Solving. ·        Leadership & People Management. ·        Budget & Cost Control. ·        Logistics & Supply Chain Management. ·        HSEQ Management. ·        Continuous Improvement \/ Lean Manufacturing. ·        Excellent Communication Skills. ·        Ability to work under pressure.