Operations Manager
Job in
Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
Listing for:
Hire Resolve
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
A leading aluminum manufacturing company situated in Richards Bay is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.
Responsibilities
The Operations Manager reports directly to the Managing Director and is responsible for coordinating and leading the development and execution of strategies and operational activities of the Workshop, Warehouse, Projects, Engineering, Safety and Quality teams. This role sets the context for the output team to ensure their combined efforts are directed towards the delivery of the strategic plan of the company.A major focus of this role is to manage people and systems to achieve the best possible outcomes while achieving safety, environment, quality and cost objectives.Deliver accountabilities within budgetEnsure that monthly cost review meetings are held for both projects and the workshopIdentify opportunities for improvement and prioritise these improvements and define projectsEstablish an annual capital plan for your areas to both sustain and enhance processesCompile annual budget for area and monitor expenditure against plan and report on varianceMonitor the cost and effectiveness of daily production activitiesEnsure effective and efficient deployment and utilisation of all resourcesAccountable for the overall HSEQ Management at the local subsidiaries and at the client, sub-contractor and supplier sitesAccountable for the implementation of the HSE Management System in line with ISO and OSHA standardsEnsure controls are in place that protect own and others’ health and safety, the environment and the plantCoach your team to reinforce safe practices as well as promptly correcting unsafe practicesEnsure all HSEQ incidents are responded to, reported and investigated in a timely mannerHas the ability or has been a legal appointment (16.2)Requirements
Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or similar fieldGreen belt or Lean Master training certification is desiredSafety and/or Quality certificationSolid computer literacySAP exposure will be advantageousManagement/Leadership TrainingLean Six Sigma training advantageousMinimum of 8 years technical experience and management responsibility in a heavy industrial operation, projects/manufacturing/engineering workshop environmentPrevious experience in managing Health, Safety, Environment and QualityPrevious experience at executive management level is preferred, with sound leadership skills (including the ability to mentor and coach others)Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team with an inclusive management styleDemonstrated ability to plan and manage self and others in a dynamic work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to identify opportunities for continuous improvementActively displays consistent behaviour that demonstrates commitment through actions to the valuesStrong negotiating skills to influence individuals in key positions both within and external to the organizationKnowledge of statutory, corporate and local regulation and policiesYou are also welcome to contact Rebecca on .
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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