Contractor Operations Manager - Manufacturing & OE Lead

Astron Energy Ltd.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Contractor - Operations Manager in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves managing blending, filling, and scheduling operations while ensuring financial and safety KPIs are met. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in budgeting and forecasting. This position is critical for driving operational excellence, mentoring team members, and ensuring production efficiency. Join a team committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and incident-free operation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of manufacturing workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage blending, filling, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
• Liaise with the LMP Manager to set strategic goals.
• Establish direction for operational excellence.
• Ensure production KPIs are met through efficient operations.
• Mentor team members for safe and reliable operations.

Skills

Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management

Experience budgeting and forecasting

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Outstanding organizational skills

Education

Engineering or Technical qualification

Job description

A leading energy company is seeking a Contractor - Operations Manager in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves managing blending, filling, and scheduling operations while ensuring financial and safety KPIs are met. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in budgeting and forecasting. This position is critical for driving operational excellence, mentoring team members, and ensuring production efficiency. Join a team committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and incident-free operation.