Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily activities within the chemical sector. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in managing multiple departments for maximum productivity. This person will be highly skilled in human resources, finance, IT and warehouse management, and be able to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion, to achieve growth and profitability.

General:

• Attend monthly management meetings and present operational performance stats.

• Compile daily, weekly & monthly management reports.

• Adhere to corporate governance.

• Assist with achieving facility objectives, targets and operational plans.

• Provide in-put into business continuity plan.

• Prepare for internal and external audits (ISO, SHERQ, DEL, Customers).

• Identify and manage continuous improvement projects.

• Participate in the review of business and SHE risk assessments with action plans.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• A degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.

• Proven work experience as an Operations Manager, or similar role.

• Minimum three years’ Chemical Industry related experience will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.

• Familiarity with business and financial principles.

• Experience in Inventory Management.

• Experience in Staff Management.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Leadership ability.

• Understanding of Syspro and Pastel Accounting programmes will be advantageous.

• Valid, unendorsed Driver’s License (Code 08).

Skills:

• Management Experience (Operations / Staff / General / Divisional)

• MS Office (E-Mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Sales, Warehouse and Financial Acumen

• Customer Relationship Management

• Presentation / Negotiation and Sales Skills

• Project Costing and Management

• Root Cause Analysis & Report Writing