Senior Chemical Operations Leader | Large Plant, Relocation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid (family coverage)

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Executive leadership development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 partners with a major chemical manufacturer in Vereeniging to hire an experienced Operations Manager. This senior leader oversees all production activities, driving safety, efficiency and profitability across the plant.

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background; an MBA is advantageous, with 10+ years in chemical manufacturing, including 5+ years in management, and a proven track record of leading large facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• MBA or related postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years in chemical manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in management.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage all production activities to meet targets for volume, quality and cost.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, control expenses, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and operators.
• Oversee maintenance and asset management to maximize plant reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales and R&D to align operations with business goals.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma.
• Monitor KPIs and report operational performance to senior management.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership & Staff Management

Strategic Planning

Budgeting & Cost Control

Safety Management Systems

Lean/Six Sigma

ERP/Production Planning Tools

Analytical & Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Change Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA or related postgraduate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 partners with a major chemical manufacturer in Vereeniging to hire an experienced Operations Manager. This senior leader oversees all production activities, driving safety, efficiency and profitability across the plant.

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background; an MBA is advantageous, with 10+ years in chemical manufacturing, including 5+ years in management, and a proven track record of leading large facilities.