Operations Manager

Justthejob.Co.Za; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production and operational strategies. The role involves developing goals, enhancing team capabilities, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, significant experience in manufacturing environments, and strong leadership skills to drive team performance and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in production/operations roles in manufacturing.
• Experience leading multiple teams and departments.
• Ability to manage resources effectively for project completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop objectives and strategies to exceed performance goals.
• Support strategic agenda and employee development.
• Drive employee engagement and participation in improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership in production

Project management

Team development

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement methodologies

Change management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Operations Manager – Midrand, South Africa

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy objectives, goals, strategies and measures to exceed performance goals in safety, quality, reliability, cost, service, staffing and engagement.
• Build and support linkage into strategic agenda: capital, loss analysis, people development, workforce planning, change management, inclusive of employee relations strategy.
• Drive culture of total employee ownership by effectively managing systems to drive empowerment and engagement for all employees and promoting active participation in learning and continuous improvement activities.
• Build capability of workforce, employee development and coaching in behaviors and competency development, and manage daily, weekly and monthly review processes.
• Leverage TPM methodologies, systems and tools to establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize employee capabilities and contributions to improve productivity, reliability, costs, quality and safety.
• Develop, collaborate and engage strong cross‑functional relationships (R&D, Commercial, etc.) to eliminate loss and enable growth, to include new and existing products manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand and with key vendors as they relate to the operations function to include fit‑for‑use materials and products.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Management or related field.
• Significant experience working and leading in production / operations roles in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Experience leading multiple teams and/or departments including direct and indirect reports.
• Experience in achieving project goals and objectives by applying the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful project completion.
• Management and prioritization of leading indicators for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality compliance and management.
• Experience working in TPM environments preferred.
• Knowledge of an ERP (SAP preferred), manufacturing methods and related equipment.
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry preferred.
• FDA / GMP knowledge preferred.
• Ability to be an influencer of change initiatives.
• Knowledge of innovation strategies, product lifecycle management, packaging and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Ability to understand implications of commercial strategies and to make operational changes to support organizational performance.
• Evidence of a passion for teaching & developing people.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy / ies.