Operations Manager

Job Description : OPERATIONS MANAGER SOUTHERN AFRICA experienced Operations Manager to lead our sauce manufacturing operations. You will drive revenue growth, optimize production efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, implementing cost-saving strategies, and enhancing operational excellence through continuous improvement. You will also focus on maximizing profitability, ensuring product quality, and fostering a high-performing company culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Implement the Manufacturing and Sourcing Strategy for Groceries and IP Sauces Oversee implementation of the business unit manufacturing and sourcing strategies and plans to achieve production targets and growth of market share Devises long-term plans to achieve growth and evolution Develops and implements growth strategies Manufacturing and Factory Oversight Manages the manufacturing operating models and workflow implementation and adherence within the factory Sets guidelines, designs systems and determines procedures and production quality criteria to be implemented in the factory Mitigate and ensure correction of manufacturing risks Manage the performance of manufacturing areas Monitor and report on performance against objectives and key performance indicators Quality Assurance Oversees adherence to quality procedures, standards and specifications that are in line with legal and any additional customer requirements Ensures that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level and regulations and sets parameters for adherence including any required changes as per the law Implements changes and improvements in performance/quality and deals with all deviations and non-compliance Oversees quality assurance and adherence to legislation of final goods New Product Development Assess product lines and lead business review process by assessing sales information, taste profile of customers market size and opportunities Drives new product lines based on detailed assessment of data and informs the business of new requirements and lines Engage with relevant stakeholders to investigate other product opportunities that would support purpose driven business and commercial targets Build partnerships with other key manufacturers to investigate opportunities for new lines Devise business cases for potential opportunities to expand lines to request capital investment from the board Engage with Heads of Groceries and Supply in regions to investigate requirements and growth opportunities Culture Creation and People Management Demonstrate and drive behavior aligned to the company values Create a winning culture by continuously engaging employees, ensuring effective “two-way” communication is achieved. Implement and make use of an “15 minute” agenda for all green area meetings. Assist with the implementation and embedding of a high performance culture Address poor behaviors timeously and foster a positive work environment Reporting, budget and financial management Manage the development, implementation and review of the Business Unit budgets Monitor adherence to project budgets and propose cost-saving measures where appropriate Manage all costs including agency fees, production and distribution costs Conduct post-campaign analysis and reportin Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/ production or a Business Related Degree Valid driver’s license 10+ years proven experience in Production 5 years demonstrated experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project management. 10 years food manufacturing experience 7 years strong understanding of high-throughput production processes, and food manufacturing experience

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