Plant Operations Manager – Continuous Improvement Leader

ALPLA Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Johannesburg is seeking a Projects & In-House Manager to represent ALPLA on plant level, driving optimization and continuous improvement across planning, production, quality, maintenance and warehouse.

The role oversees production plants in Dundee and Douglasdale, with responsibility for budgeting, KPI planning, capacity and investment planning in cooperation with SSA Operations leadership. A strong focus on customer support and supply chain optimization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with affinity to operations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic packaging.
• Deep understanding of cost calculation and performance metrics.
• Professionalism and dedication to excellence in customer care.
• Proven track of leadership experience and ability to train and develop the operations team.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems.
• Proficiency in English and other language skills are of advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operational performance of the production plant in Dundee and Douglasdale.
• The job holder is responsible for the following departments: Production, QA/QC & Maintenance.
• Ensures optimization and continuous improvement of all operational processes according to the global ALPLA standard. Operational excellence is the ultimate goal.
• Analyzes on a regular basis data relating to operational KPI and make sure that defined actions will reach the targets. Mandatory to follow preventive maintenance activities.
• Responsible for budgeting, KPI planning, capacity, resource planning and investment planning in cooperation with the Operations Manager SSA and the Head of Operations for SOAF.
• Ensures optimum customer support and optimization of the whole supply chain.
• Performs in compliance with quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Responsible for team development.
• Creates a transparent operational organization in cooperation with his superior and the responsible HR counterpart.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cost calculation & performance metrics

English proficiency

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ALPLA Group in Johannesburg is seeking a Projects & In-House Manager to represent ALPLA on plant level, driving optimization and continuous improvement across planning, production, quality, maintenance and warehouse.

The role oversees production plants in Dundee and Douglasdale, with responsibility for budgeting, KPI planning, capacity and investment planning in cooperation with SSA Operations leadership. A strong focus on customer support and supply chain optimization is required.