Operations Manager

LOCATION

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
• A tertiary qualification in Production Management / Construction Management or Civil Engineering an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years’ experience in production management, preferably in a manufacturing environment

SKILLS

• Sound verbal, written, and telephonic communication skills in English
• Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and CE)
• Energetic and flexible disposition, the ability to manage staff at all levels, as well as a high level of integrity
• Sound organizational ability and deadline orientated
• Ability and willingness to work irregular and extended hours
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations

OTHER

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensuring effective utilization of personnel, development of personnel through internal training, and identifying additional training needs
• Maintaining correct stock levels of all raw materials, ensuring regular stock checks, and reporting on stock variances monthly
• Ensuring that delivered raw materials conform to quality and quantity specifications laid down by the company
• Ensuring that all batched products conform to technical specifications
• Ensuring that disciplinary and grievance procedures are followed
• Ensuring that all employees conform to safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Ensuring that suppliers meet necessary order requirements & that sound relationships between customers and the company are maintained
• Ensuring that Sub-Contractors or own drivers meet the necessary delivery requirements, including liaison with customers, appearance and upholding of company image
• Compiling and preparing a yearly budget, control of budget monthly, and reporting on variances
• Ensuring a sound knowledge of new developments and future planning in his/her area of responsibility
• Ensuring that company assets are being maintained in accordance with a planned maintenance schedule and that maintenance is carried out timeously, in conjunction with the Maintenance Department
• Ensuring that all customer sites are checked before delivery to ensure safe and efficient access for trucks / checking sites with pumping requirements to ensure planning is done correctly and liaising with the Pump Division

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