Operations Manager - Chemical Industry

SUMMARY:
Johannesburg | R45 000 - R55 000 CTC per month

An established operation within the chemical sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its Johannesburg operations.

This is a senior, hands-on role covering operations, warehouse and inventory management, finance, staff leadership, client service, compliance and business development.

Chemical industry experience is highly important, particularly in relation to technical operations, risk, safety and regulatory compliance.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and ensure productivity, profitability and service delivery targets are achieved. Manage operational budgets, forecasting, costs, invoicing, claims and SLA profitability. Oversee warehouse, stock control, cycle counts and inventory discrepancies. Manage technical queries, SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with SHE, SHERQ, ISO, legal, licensing and audit requirements . Manage incidents, spills, emergency drills and incident investigations. Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships and ensure SLA compliance. Review costings, quotations and assist with business development and market growth. Lead staff, manage performance, training, absenteeism, overtime and disciplinary processes. Compile and present operational reports and performance statistics. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 \/ Matric. Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field . Proven experience as an operations Manager or similar senior operational role. Minimum 3 years' chemical industry experience highly advantageous. Strong warehouse and inventory management experience. Budgeting, forecasting and financial management experience. Strong staff leadership and client management skills. Sound knowledge of operational risk, compliance and SHE requirements. Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving ability. MS Office proficiency. Valid Code 08 driver's licence. Syspro and\/or Pastel experience advantageous. Key Skills Operations Management Chemical Industry Warehouse & Inventory Management Financial Management Staff Leadership Client & SLA Management SHERQ \/ SHE Risk Management Business Development Project Costing Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis Ideal Candidate This position would suit an experienced operations professional who has managed a complex warehouse, distribution, technical or industrial operation , ideally specifically within the chemical sector . The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing budgets and profitability, walking through a warehouse checking operational compliance, handling a client escalation, chairing an incident investigation and managing senior staff.