Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
We are looking to acquire a seasoned Operations Manager in the Automotive Industry to manage our Quality Control Project teams in Akasia and any future sites, securing smooth operation, desired quality and customer satisfaction with a well-disciplined workforce.

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Company Profile
Our company is part of a global organization with over 1000 employees. The Group brings together expertise from over 30 countries. Over the last 10 years this global expansion has enabled ACCU EMEA, with offices, including Germany, UK, South Africa and Russia, to provide professional and efficient services across a range of industries including automotive, consumer electronics and e-mobility.

We are looking to acquire a seasoned Operations Manager in the Automotive Industry to manage our Quality Control Project teams in Akasia and any future sites, securing smooth operation, desired quality and customer satisfaction with a well-disciplined workforce.

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the Business Unit, Operations and development, goals (productivity, cost control, quality) of a particular site (Ford site and any future sites)
Responsible for securing resources including manpower, skills and technical equipment
Confirm the performance indicators and achievement of a particular site.
Conduct and assess the work of project managers and project engineers.
Assist other sites at the request of BU Head
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols
Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity.
Conducts periodic reviews with team Project manager and Project Coordinators, drives corrective action where required.
Coordination between interface partners and production, good communication with suppliers and customers, regularly attend tripartite meeting customers or suppliers
Responsible for on-site maintenance of customer relationships, to comply with the requirements of the clients for operation, meet the dynamic demand of customer, and timely feedback the daily job to the customer
Responsible for the timely solution in the work process of abnormal situation and emergency, coordinate the relationship with other related departments
Responsible to manage and mobilize the on-site personnel, assist the project leader to implement the competency assessment for personnel
Resolve and evaluate customer complaints and quality problems due to employee factors and present the requirements and problems of internal and external training.
Assist to formulate SOP and examine on-site, and timely handle customer's complaint and provide the feedback is related to abnormal situation
Assist business department to evaluate order profit and risk
Propose the employment demand based on the project evaluation

Desired Experience & Qualification
Grade 12
Industrial Engineering or similar qualification
Proven previous employment in the Manufacturing and Automotive (OEM) experience
Commercial awareness with effective negotiation skills
Technical aptitude.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
A team orientated approach.
Driving License and own transport.
Work experience: minimum 10 years of working experience on quality. management/project management/operation management in automotive industry.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in quality and project management/operation management.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in quality and project management/operation management, direct experience with automotive developer will be deemed adventitious.
Master in typical quality methods and tools (FMEA, PPAP/VDA, 8D, 5S)
Familiar with ISO TS16949 flexible application of automobile tools.
Strong organizational skills and people management.
Result-oriented and driven.
Ability to Work under Pressure.

Package & Remuneration
Annual bonuses
Company notebook
Company phone
Provident fund scheme
CTC Salary depending on experience and qualifications

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Automotive
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Akasia
Salary bracket:
R 0 - 45,000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes

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