Senior Chemical Plant Operations Leader

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee operational effectiveness and plant integrity across multiple chemical sites. You will guide and implement the operational strategy to meet the company’s business goals, while leading a diverse team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Extensive senior management and chemical plant operations experience is required, with strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive growth,

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of senior management and engineering experience in chemical plant operations.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable, cost-effective operational supply solutions to each business unit.
• Ensure all operations meet legislative compliance requirements.
• Maintain and protect the integrity of company assets.
• Oversee operations in multiple geographic locations and industrial chemical plants.
• Lead major plant turnaround projects and growth/sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and manage annual departmental budgets and ensure adherence to the plan.
• Ensure critical and statutory documentation is up to date and accessible.
• Drive strategic direction and execution within the operation.

Skills

Chemical plant operations

Leadership

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Coaching & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee operational effectiveness and plant integrity across multiple chemical sites. You will guide and implement the operational strategy to meet the company’s business goals, while leading a diverse team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Extensive senior management and chemical plant operations experience is required, with strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive growth,