Chief Operating Officer

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa Recruitment Matters Africa Full time

The COO’s ultimately function is to ensure the company’s operational execution supports the company strategy and achieves the company plans and strategies which support the objectives of the directors, distributors, employees, and the end consumer. Oversees and delivers company performance and implements the Company's short and long-term strategy as well as maintaining the financial success of the business.

**Responsibilities**:

- Directs execution of strategic plan and delegation thereof keeping CEO informed.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management of operational and financial activities
- that are aligned to meet overall strategic objectives set by the Board of Directors.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive operational process improvement developments.
- Oversee the Company’s operational activities including Manufacturing, Supply Chain,
- Purchasing, Packaging, Warehouse, Dispatch, People and Performance to ensure operational
- Attends compulsory industry association meetings:

- ISO Management Review Meeting - once per annum.
- Opening and closing meetings for ISO Audit.
- Opening and closing meetings of e-mark audit. Performs all tasks in accordance with the standard Health and Safety. requirements per the
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
- Promotes safe working conditions to minimise workplace injuries.
- Ensures adherence to relevant Quality Management standards (ISO 9001).

**Key Skills**:

- Display analytical skills, problem solving skills,
- Decision making - thinks quickly, assimilates well, and applies relevant observations and thinking to new situations,
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with attention to detail and within timelines,
- Significant experience leading and coaching individuals to harness their abilities and motivations,
- Works effectively under pressure, continuing to make effective decisions,
- Experience in leading change projects,
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve, set out plans, and execute them,
- Strong appetite for systems development and process improvement,
- Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate well with people across all cultures and nationalities,
- Continuous improvement focus, open to learning and self-development
- High ethical standards.
- Strong understanding of technology.
- Demonstrate ability to negotiate, motivate and influence.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong driver.
- Innovative - overcomes challenges and barriers.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient with MS Office.

**Qualifications**:

- A Degree in Engineering
- Cosmetic industry knowledge and manufacturing advantageous
- Understanding of diverse business functions; understanding of Corporate Governance and General Management best practices
- 10-years proven experience at a senior level in a similar position.



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