Operations Manager

McCormick & Company; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Midrand seeks an experienced Operations Manager to drive performance goals in safety, quality, and engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in operations within a manufacturing environment. This role involves leading teams, managing projects, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies. Strong skills in employee development and knowledge of TPM preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years significant experience in an operations role in a manufacturing plant.
• Experience leading multiple teams and achieving project goals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and FDA/GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy objectives to meet performance goals.
• Drive employee engagement and participation in improvements.
• Leverage TPM methodologies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team management

Continuous improvement

Project management

Change initiatives

Employee development

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Operations Manager

Midrand, South Africa

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with team and through strong team leadership, develop and deploy objectives, goals, strategies and measures to meet or exceed established performance goals in the areas of 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 the organization to a 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. This includes Build capability of workforce separately Employee development and coaching in behaviors and competency development, as well as management of daily, weekly, and monthly review processes. Involvement of JTE promotions
• Leveraging TPM methodologies, systems and tools to establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize Employee capabilities and contributions to drive improvements in the areas of 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 are manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand and with key venders 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
• Minimum 5 years significant experience working and leading within an operations role in a manufacturing plant environment
• Experience leading multiple teams and/or departments to include 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

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

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.