Operations Manager (107903)

McCormick & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Manager to drive operational excellence and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Business Management, significant experience in production roles, and a passion for developing teams. Responsibilities include managing continuous improvement processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading in production/operations roles.
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Ability to influence change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy objectives to meet performance targets.
• Drive a culture of total employee ownership and engagement.
• Leverage TPM methodologies to improve productivity and safety.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Analysis Skills

Operations Management

Leadership Experience

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Job Description

In partnership with the team and through strong leadership, develop and deploy objectives, goals, strategies, and measures to meet or exceed performance targets in safety, quality, reliability, cost, service, staffing, and engagement. Build and support linkage into the strategic agenda, including capital loss analysis, people development, workforce planning, change management, and employee relations strategy.

Drive the organization towards a culture of total employee ownership by effectively managing systems that promote empowerment and engagement for all employees. Encourage active participation in learning and continuous improvement activities. This includes building workforce capability through employee development and coaching in behaviors and competencies, as well as managing daily, weekly, and monthly review processes. Involvement in JTE promotions is also included.

Leverage TPM methodologies, systems, and tools to establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize employee capabilities and contributions, driving improvements in productivity, reliability, costs, quality, and safety.

Develop, collaborate, and engage strong cross-functional relationships (R&D, Commercial, etc.) to eliminate loss and enable growth. Ensure that new and existing products are manufactured on time, meet specifications, and fulfill customer demand. Collaborate with key vendors related to operations, including fit-for-use materials and products.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
• Significant experience leading in production/operations roles within a manufacturing plant environment
• Experience leading multiple teams or departments, including direct and indirect reports
• Proven ability to achieve project goals through planning, organizing, and resource management
• Experience managing safety, health, environment, and quality compliance indicators
• Experience working in TPM environments
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), manufacturing methods, and related equipment
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• FDA/GMP knowledge is preferred
• Ability to influence change initiatives
• Knowledge of innovation strategies, product lifecycle management, packaging, and go-to-market strategies, with an understanding of their operational implications
• Passion for teaching and developing people

Agency Note: McCormick works with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies unless previously contacted.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

As part of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Six Sigma, Lean, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Microsoft Outlook, Analysis Skills, Warehouse Management System, Operations Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

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