Head of Operations

Head of Operations - SPZA

**Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.**

Join our Service Centre Management Department in South Africa as Head of Operations - SPZA to oversee the operational activities of the business and ensuring that the workforce is productive.

**Purpose of the job**

Ensure the effective and efficient improvement in Quality, Productivity, on time delivery and cost reduction. While effectively Managing different facets of the operations functions i.e. Facilities, Integrated management systems (IMS), CIP & Maintenance to support the Sulzer Elandsfontein site as a whole.

**In this role you will be accountable for**:
Environmental, Safety & Health
- Direct responsibility for the Health, Safety and Environment of all employees who either directly work in your area of control, or who visit the operational areas you are responsible for either internal or external visitors. Including full legal & company compliance in areas under your responsibility.
- Develop a positive safety culture through the Sulzer Behavioural Safety Program.

Main tasks and responsibilities
- Manage and motivate all staff to achieve best performance possible.
- Maintain the required operational processes in line with the integrated SAP system.
- Leading and developing suitable staff, based on Company objectives.
- To train personal in all aspects of productivity improvements.
- To manage and motivate cost reduction programme.
- Ensure the effective running and management of Manufacture, Production and MRP Control
- Budgeting of department costs
- To create an environment which is conductive to achieving maximise staff engagement through the various tools and requirements set out from HR.

**To succeed in this role, you will need**:

- National Diploma in Operations Management or related Degree
- 10 Years' experience in a Manufacturing Environment, Pump Manufacture, Stock Control, Manpower Management, Leadership and Cost Control
- 10 Years’ experience in a Pump Maintenance, Pump Refurbishment and Pump Retrofits
- 10 Years’ experience in P&L management
- 10 Years’ Senior Leadership Experience, Motivational, Good internal & external customer relationship
- Analytical and Numeracy skills, SAP, MRP, ERP, Self-Motivated and professional;
- Strong customer Service attitude;
- Ability to work under high pressure; Flexible,
- Team player;
- Outstanding communication skills;
- Concern for confidentiality;
- Excellent time management and Planning skills;
- High levels of organization skills with excellent attention to detail

**Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.