OPERATIONS MANAGER (MANUFACTURING)

SUMMARY:
To oversee the chemical / polymer manufacturing operation and all related functions including: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Purchasing and Logistics

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Operations / Production Management qualification

• Unionised environment experience
• 15 years Manufacturing/Production background/experience
• Strong character who can deal with pressure and stress

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Duties:

• Responsible to overall HSEQ

• Oversees operational systems, processes, and infrastructure while looking for opportunities of improvement or revision.
• Anticipates and tracks operational and tactical risks and providing strategic solutions.
• Manages day to day business of the operations department while balancing the responsibilities of various business lines such as business analysis, vendor, and risk management.
• Works with sales teams to help set and meet daily and quarterly goals.
• Plays a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes.
• Works closely with management on other special planning and departmental projects.
• Oversees and reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics.
• Identifies trends and assess opportunities to improve processes and execution.
• Assesses a variety of situations and provide clarity to team and stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains credible, professional relationships with clients, internal business lines, and external vendors.
• Solicits and responds to feedback while gaining commitment and support.
• Stays up to date on industry regulations, trends, and technology.
• Works closely with management team to ensure all operational, administrative, and compliance functions within the firm are being properly executed in accordance to regulatory-based best practices.
• Managing budgets

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