Operations Manager

Level-Up; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der Stahlindustrie sucht einen Operations Manager, der die Gestaltung und Herstellung einer Vielzahl von elektromechanischen Stahlprodukten organisiert und überwacht. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Gewährleistung reibungsloser Produktionsabläufe, die Einhaltung von Zeitplänen und Budgets sowie die kontinuierliche Verbesserung der Produktqualität. Sie arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammen, um die Anforderungen zu verstehen und innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Effizienz und Qualität haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Produktionsmanagement, idealerweise in der Stahlindustrie.
• Kenntnisse über ISO 9000 und SABS-Vorgaben.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der Produktionsabläufe und Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Zeitplänen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Managern zur Definition von Zielen.

Skills

Produktionsmanagement

Qualitätsstandards

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

HR-Management

MS Office

Entscheidungsfindung

Education

Technische Qualifikation

Tools

ERP-Systeme

Job description

The Operations Manager will organize and oversee the design and manufacturing of a diverse range of electromechanical steel products. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth production operations, high-quality output, and adherence to schedules and budgets, while driving efficiency and meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other managers to define objectives and understand requirements.
• Lead the design process to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions aligned with business needs.

• Organize workflows to meet specifications and deadlines.

• Monitor production, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement to achieve deadlines.

• Supervise and assess the performance of production personnel.

• Determine resource needs, including workforce and raw materials.

• Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping in the production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule planned maintenance, specify, and procure equipment.

• Continuously improve product quality.

• Enforce and enhance health, safety, and environmental systems, supported by the SHEQ Coordinator, to comply with relevant standards.

• Support and manage SHEQ initiatives and objectives.

• Define, propose, and implement monthly and annual production targets and plans.

• Analyze budgets, control production costs, and address inefficiencies.

• Oversee all production activities, including maintenance and workforce management.
• Implement organizational and production changes at an operational level.
• Drive business growth by adapting product/production lines to enter new markets.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and SABS regulations.

Requirements

• Proven production management experience, ideally in the steel industry with hands-on production involvement.
• Experience in designing customer-specific products and product development.

• Knowledge of quality standards, health, and safety regulations.

• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and SABS requirements.

• Understanding of legal aspects related to labor, manufacturing, and design.
• Expertise in performance evaluation and reporting on key production metrics.
• Ability to identify issues and implement preventive strategies to minimize risks.
• Strong collaboration skills with various departments and external suppliers/clients.

• Results- and deadline-driven mindset.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience in HR management and recruitment within an operational role.

• Flexibility to meet business needs.

• Keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and working knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Official technical qualification (e.g., trade certification such as millwright).