Technical Operations Lead

Bebeeenvironmental; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management firm in Durban is seeking a highly skilled Technical Operations Lead to optimize technical systems and ensure compliance with various standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in technical leadership, focusing on quality management and stakeholder engagement. This role offers ongoing professional development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical teams effectively.
• Strong background in quality management and compliance.
• Ability to develop training and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management strategy.
• Establish training initiatives to ensure operational excellence.
• Guide refinery operations towards compliance with environmental laws.
• Foster relationships with local authorities and suppliers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

Technical Operations Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Operations Lead to join our team.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining and optimising the technical systems, including ISO , ISO , ISO , FSSC, GMP, and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading technical teams, with a strong focus on quality management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Quality Management : Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management strategy that ensures operational excellence across the site.

Lead the laboratory function to provide real-time information and support to operations teams.

Establish training and development initiatives to ensure operational excellence at a shop floor level.

Strategic Environmental Management : Develop strategies to guide refinery operations towards compliance with local and national environmental laws.

Implement programmes and projects to achieve a continuous improvement approach for all waste streams.

Collaborate cross-functionally to find innovative and sustainable solutions for emerging environmental changes.

Stakeholder Engagement : Foster effective working relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and key raw material suppliers.

Develop effective working relationships with customers to ensure technical support is available.

Compliance Monitoring : Enforce standards for trade metrology, food safety, environmental laws, and licencing.

Leadership and Management Control : Guide strategic decision-making, manage performance, coach teams, and oversee recruitment and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, science).

Extensive experience in technical leadership roles.

Strong understanding of quality management principles and practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Ongoing professional development opportunities.

A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.