Operations Manager

Job Description : OPERATIONS MANAGER SOUTHERN AFRICA A market leading specialist supplier to the general paper packaging industry is seeking to hire an experience Operations Manager to join their team. · Must have at least 10 years’ experience as an Operation’s Manager within a manufacturing environment. · A diploma / degree in Industrial Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical will also be considered). · A diploma in Production and Operations Management will be advantageous. · An MBA will also be a strongly added advantage. · Experience managing inbound (freight clearing, forwarding, and receipting) and outbound logistics (dispatch and distribution). · Experience implementing and working with warehouse management systems and tools – Warehouse layout, stacking, barcoding, and scanning, binning, traceability. · Full responsibility for inventory control and procedures (on site and off site) – Cycle counting, month end stock counts and recons, Annual auditing (external). · Supplier contract negotiating (pricing, annual review, audits, and evaluation). · Quality system compliance (ISO 9000, FSSC 22000). · Responsible for Health, Safety, Security, Fire and Risk. · Extensive production planning experience within a complex environment. · Must have a very good understanding of production and process flows. · Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical applications (maintenance, machines, projects). · Manage all IT requirements. · Responsible for on-site Administration functions (creditors, month end reporting, annual BBBEE/EE reports, annual budget, annual audit prep, BOM’s). · Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act. · Work closely and in tandem with the Factory Manager. · Computer literate – MS office, SYSPRO, Shopware. · Personnel attributes: o Ability to work under pressure and multitask. o Accurate, precise and attention to detail. o Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement change. o Must be firm but fair (people management and disciplines). o Structured approach and problem – solving skills. o Must see the big picture.

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