Site Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
This role involves managing site operations in the supply chain outbound department, focusing on explosives value chain, with responsibilities spanning strategic planning, performance oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Location:  Steelpoort.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or similar
• Driver's license

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business management or related

Experience and Skills

• 7+ years supply chain explosives experience
• 3+ experience in explosives value chain and Supply Chain Outbound
• Required People Management Experience of 5+ Years

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the organizational strategy by understanding key strategic drivers and direction and providing informed input during the annual strategic planning process.
• Develop the departmental strategy by aligning with the overarching business strategy, formulating strategic objectives, and presenting the plan for approval on an annual basis.
• Formulate and manage departmental operational plan by translating strategy into actionable initiatives, including projects and performance metrics, and submitting for approval annually or as required.
• Oversee and report on departmental performance by tracking progress against targets, identifying achievements and areas of concern, and preparing reports on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Oversee the development and implementation of departmental business processes by guiding process mapping, assessing efficiency and relevance, and enforcing corrective measures where necessary.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements, good practices, and internal standards, submitting them for approval as needed.
• Manage mine sites by developing operational schedules aligned with client priorities and site requirements, and overseeing the ordering, transportation, storage, and distribution of materials as needed.
• Plan and order products for the site based on historical usage, market dynamics, and seasonal trends to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Develop departmental budgets by analyzing operational needs, preparing detailed financial plans, and submitting budgets for approval annually and as required.
• Manage departmental expenditure by tracking spending against budget allocations, approving costs, identifying under- or over-expenditure, and implementing corrective measures monthly or as needed.
• Safeguard departmental information by managing security and disaster recovery protocols, assessing existing controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and deploying mitigation strategies as required.
• Oversee departmental risk management by developing and maintaining a robust risk management framework, reviewing risk strategies, and driving the implementation of improvements quarterly.
• Manage SHE initiatives by ensuring effective training programs are delivered, monitoring completion, and addressing gaps or non-compliance identified during training.
• Manage SHE compliance by setting clear standards, ensuring timely completion of all monitoring activities, and resolving any issues within specified deadlines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships by engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, providing input and receiving feedback, and collaborating to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Engage with industry stakeholders by identifying relevant topics of impact, representing the organization in industry forums, contributing to initiatives, and addressing challenges as needed.
• Recruit employees in line with the EE targets by conducting interviews, evaluating candidate performance, and providing timely feedback as needed.
• Manage resourcing by assessing workload demands and securing appropriate staffing to support operational output.
• Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department. Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.