Operations Manager - Port Elizabeth

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Water and Wastewater Management Services Industry, and based in Port Elizabeth; is currently looking to employ an experienced Operations Manager. 

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment secures!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• B.Eng or B-Tech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in managing staff will be an advantage.
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.
• Relevant management experience.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail.

• Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production and Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility.
• Manage production and maintenance team utilization and performance / output.
• Responsible for plant performance and compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s.
• Ensure compliance and client safety standards.
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment.
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes.
• Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s).
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects.
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting as required.
• Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required.
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized.
• Perform plant operational standby duties.