Ca(Sa) / Cima - Head Of Operations - Production / Supply Chain (Fmcg / Manufacturing / Skin-Car[...]

Sourcing And Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Operations for their global manufacturing site in Boksburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 10 years of experience in packaging and production management within an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include implementing manufacturing operations, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The package is negotiable and market-related, including standard benefits and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Standard benefits

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in packaging & production management.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement best-in-class manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Inventory management

Education

Degree in commerce or industrial engineering

Job description

Head of Operations

The Head of Operations will be based at the global manufacturing site in Boksburg and will report to the Manufacturing Director.

They will be responsible for strategically and practically contributing to the overall continuous improvement of daily operations, implement and maintain where necessary a best‑in‑class manufacturing operation as well as lead and contribute to projects identification, development and implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience managing diverse teams with varying capabilities in a fast‑paced, technical production environment. Specifically, the Head of Operations will be required to: Implement and maintain where necessary a best‑in‑class manufacturing and production operation. Draw on relationships with department heads, business partners and suppliers to make decisions regarding operational activities and goals. Ensure the effective implementation of the company procurement strategy to support a manufacture to order and just in time business model. Ensure effective stock control throughout receiving, movement, dispatch and storing of inventory. Serve as primary point of contact for operational issues working cross‑functionally to mitigate their impact on delivering on time and in full, including system, quality, procurement & maintenance issues. Lead and contribute to operations projects identification, development, and implementation. Identify performance improvement opportunities with their teams. Ensure compliance of all operations departments with company policies relating to health & safety and the quality management system.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The ideal candidate will have a degree (commerce or industrial engineering, or similar) from a leading university; at least 10 years' experience in a packaging & production management role in a FMCG environment; exceptional organisational & leadership skills. A keen eye for detail and an action‑orientated collaborative style will be important attributes to succeed in this dynamic team environment.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable - Market related. Normal benefits + performance based bonus.