Operations Manager - Chemical Industry

West Coast Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its Johannesburg operations in the chemical sector. This is a senior, hands-on role covering operations, warehouse and inventory management, finance, staff leadership, client service, compliance and business development.

Chemical industry experience is highly important, particularly in relation to technical operations, risk, safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Senior operations experience in chemical sector preferred.
• Matric plus degree in business/operations or related field required.
• Code 08 driver’s license is mandatory. Syspro and/or Pastel experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure productivity, profitability and service delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, costs, invoicing, claims and SLA profitability.
• Oversee warehouse, stock control, cycle counts and inventory discrepancies.
• Manage technical queries, SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, SHERQ, ISO, legal, licensing and audit requirements.
• Manage incidents, spills, emergency drills and incident investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships and ensure SLA compliance.
• Review costings, quotations and assist with business development and market growth.
• Lead staff, manage performance, training, absenteeism, overtime and disciplinary processes.
• Compile and present operational reports and performance statistics.

Skills

Operations Management

Chemical Industry

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Client & SLA Management

SHERQ / SHE

Business Development

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Syspro

Pastel

Job description

Johannesburg | R45 000 - R55 000 CTC per month

An established operation within the chemical sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its Johannesburg operations.

This is a senior, hands‑on role covering operations, warehouse and inventory management, finance, staff leadership, client service, compliance and business development.

Chemical industry experience is highly important, particularly in relation to technical operations, risk, safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure productivity, profitability and service delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, costs, invoicing, claims and SLA profitability.
• Oversee warehouse, stock control, cycle counts and inventory discrepancies.
• Manage technical queries, SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, SHERQ, ISO, legal, licensing and audit requirements.
• Manage incidents, spills, emergency drills and incident investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships and ensure SLA compliance.
• Review costings, quotations and assist with business development and market growth.
• Lead staff, manage performance, training, absenteeism, overtime and disciplinary processes.
• Compile and present operational reports and performance statistics.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field.
• Proven experience as an operations Manager or similar senior operational role.
• Minimum 3 years' chemical industry experience highly advantageous.
• Strong warehouse and inventory management experience.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial management experience.
• Strong staff leadership and client management skills.
• Sound knowledge of operational risk, compliance and SHE requirements.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence.
• Syspro and/or Pastel experience advantageous.

Key Skills

• Operations Management
• Chemical Industry
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Client & SLA Management
• SHERQ / SHE
• Business Development
• Project Costing

Ideal Candidate

This position would suit an experienced operations professional who has managed a complex warehouse, distribution, technical or industrial operation, ideally specifically within the chemical sector.

The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing budgets and profitability, walking through a warehouse checking operational compliance, handling a client escalation, chairing an incident investigation and managing senior staff.

Operations Manager - Chemical Industry JHB - Central, Gauteng, ZA