Regional Operations Manager

HR Genie; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations management provider in Durban is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee regional activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality assurance, and driving process optimization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years heading a factory or plant.
• Up to 8 years' experience in manufacturing, lean manufacturing, finance, HR, or project management.
• Experience in managing industrial relations and municipal liaison.

Responsibilities

• Manage all regional activities related to proactive and efficient operations.
• Drive process optimization and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and statutory requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Proficiency in MS Excel

SAP

Education

Graduate engineer with postgraduate diploma and NQF level 8 registration

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Operations

Accountable for regional operations best practices, integrating various functional activities and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to enable effective regional operations. This role requires understanding organizational processes, standards, and controls across multiple functions.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to achieve regional operational targets by managing all regional activities related to proactive and efficient operations, in line with operational and financial frameworks.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

1. Engage in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process at the regional level.
2. Contribute to material planning and execute the material plan for the region.
3. Ensure daily production schedules align with customer requirements.
4. Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to guarantee order fulfillment within cost, quality, and time parameters.
5. Sign off on the master production schedule.
6. Monitor and oversee the end-to-end production process.
7. Drive process optimization and adherence to SOPs.
8. Manage raw materials and packaging receiving processes.
9. Quality Assurance and Control
10. Maintain operational QA frameworks and standards.
11. Oversee quality assessments and implement corrective actions.
12. Ensure compliance with food safety standards and statutory requirements.
13. Infrastructure Maintenance
14. Ensure infrastructure is maintained for optimal capacity and prevent asset deterioration.
15. Analyze capacity bottlenecks and find solutions.
16. SHERQ Framework and Compliance
17. Maintain and monitor SHERQ practices, policies, and standards across all regions.
18. Ensure compliance with local norms and implement mitigations as needed.
19. Business, Financial, and People Management
20. Participate in strategic planning and manage plant budgets.
21. Drive continuous improvement in operational practices.
22. Ensure adherence to safety, health, environment, and quality standards.
23. Manage costs and address variances.
24. Ensure appropriate staffing and performance management.
25. Build talent aligned with business goals.
26. Standards and Compliance
27. Enforce all safety, health, and food safety policies.
28. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and contamination control.
29. Stay updated with relevant policies and enforce compliance.
30. Attend and implement training related to quality and safety.
31. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate engineer with postgraduate diploma and NQF level 8 registration.
• At least 5 years heading a factory or plant.
• Up to 8 years' experience in manufacturing, lean manufacturing, finance, HR, or project management.
• Experience in managing industrial relations and municipal liaison.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Word, and email.

Key Qualities

Communication: Ability to prepare complex proposals and presentations for strategy setting or change.

Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying interconnected problems, impact analysis, and determining best solutions.