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

Sourcing And Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee their manufacturing site in Boksburg. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production management, exceptional leadership skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive, negotiable package with additional performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Normal benefits

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in packaging or production management within FMCG.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
• Experience in fast-paced technical production environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a best-in-class manufacturing operation.
• Lead operational projects from identification to execution.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality management systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in commerce, industrial engineering, or similar

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, implementing and maintaining a best-in-class manufacturing operation, and leading projects from identification to execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience managing diverse teams in a fast-paced, technical production environment. Specifically, the Head of Operations will be required to:

1. Implement and maintain a best-in-class manufacturing and production operation where necessary.
2. Leverage relationships with department heads, business partners, and suppliers to make informed decisions regarding operational activities and goals.
3. Ensure the effective implementation of the company's procurement strategy to support a make-to-order and just-in-time business model.
4. Maintain effective stock control across receiving, movement, dispatch, and storage of inventory.
5. Serve as the primary contact for operational issues, working cross-functionally to mitigate their impact on delivering on time and in full, including system, quality, procurement, and maintenance issues.
6. Lead and contribute to the identification, development, and implementation of operational projects.
7. Identify performance improvement opportunities within their teams.
8. Ensure all operations departments comply with company policies related to health & safety and quality management systems.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in commerce, industrial engineering, or a similar field from a leading university.
• At least 10 years of experience in a packaging or production management role within an FMCG environment.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• A keen eye for detail and an action-oriented, collaborative approach.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable, market-related, including normal benefits and a performance-based bonus.