Plant Operations Director: Production & Quality Leader

The Hr Company; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Hr Company in Durban is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee all plant operations, including production, quality and fermentation processes. You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans that meet customer demand, quality standards and cost targets.

You will drive operational efficiency, manage budgets, coach a high-performing team and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years' production/manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in FMCG, fermentation, bulk food ingredients, or related process manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and cost management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive productivity and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead overall plant operations across production, quality and fermentation processes.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet demand, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Ensure capacity, equipment, materials, people and processes meet targets.
• Take accountability for output, quality and manufacturing costs.
• Develop budgets and manage variable costs to support EBIT targets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with FSSC, HACCP, ISO, safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead and manage the production team, building a motivated workforce.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide regular operational reporting to EXCO and the Board.
• Contribute to capital investment decisions and ROI focus.

Kenntnisse

Senior leadership

Production planning

Quality systems

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Ausbildung

Engineering/Operations Management/related degree

MBA advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

The Hr Company in Durban is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee all plant operations, including production, quality and fermentation processes. You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans that meet customer demand, quality standards and cost targets.

You will drive operational efficiency, manage budgets, coach a high-performing team and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.