National Operations ManagerOur Client, a national franchise operating multiple branches and three major factories throughout South Africa, is seeking to employ a dynamic National Operations Manager to join their team.
This company specializes in the sales, manufacturing, and installation of tombstones.
The ideal candidate must possess a robust background in manufacturing or production.
Duties & Responsibilities
- implement effective processes and procedures across the organization.
- formulating strategies, enhancing performance, procuring resources, and ensuring compliance.
- mentoring team members, enhancing customer service quality, and promoting best practices at all levels.
- ensuring the factories maintain compliance, efficiency, and profitability.
- piling and implementing documented Standard Operating Procedures.
- overseeing operations across three factories.
- enhancing operational systems and processes.
- managing inventory and efficiency.
- ensuring legal compliance.
- setting strategic objectives.
- maintaining quality controls.
- supervising staff.
- reporting to top management, the National Operations Manager directly oversees operational staff.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Degree / Diploma in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
- Less than 6-8 years of experience in manufacturing or a related area.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in concrete product manufacturing.
- Proven track record as Operations Manager or similar role.
- Proficiency in organizational effectiveness and operations management.
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Knowledge of business and financial principles.
- Background in manufacturing or production.
- Familiarity with various industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve goals with extensive experience and judgment.
- Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Understanding of labor legislation and health & safety procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of organizational management systems, including policies and procedures across financial, administrative, operational, and HR domains.
Package & Remuneration
Market Related