Operations Manager

Profile Personnel; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company is seeking an Operations Manager in Gqeberha. The successful candidate will be responsible for plant management, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with KPIs. This role demands strong leadership within production and maintenance teams, alongside advanced knowledge of water treatment processes. Candidates with a B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, precipitation, and clarification is advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant management and ensure optimal performance.
• Accountable for safety, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Implement financial control with Profit & Loss accountability.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Client Management

Water Treatment

Education

B.Eng in Chemical Engineering

BTech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Operations Manager required for a water treatment company based in Gqeberha

Reporting to the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the overall plant / facility management, operations and maintenance, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility. This position will be based in PE (Gqeberha).

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility
• Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output
• Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment.
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s)
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting as required
• Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area
• Perform plant operational standby duties

Experience, Qualifications and Functional Competencies

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification will be an advantage
• Previous experience in managing staff will be an advantage
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.
• Relevant management experience
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behavior
• Innovative and accountable
• Client management

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Desired Skills:

• Chemical Engineering
• Client Management
• Water Treatment