Manufacturing Excellence Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation and transformation? Do you have a proven track record in Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Lean methodologies, and Supply Chain management? If so, I invite you to join this dynamic team as the Open+ Manager

**This position reports to the Manufacturing Director and has growth planning in place.**

**Responsibilities**:
**OWN THE OPEN+ DEPLOYMENT**:

- Lead the deployment of OPEN+ according to the defined regional/cluster OPEN+ strategy to ignite people capabilities, achieve a step change in performance, and drive innovation.
- Ensure coordinated and collaborative OPEN+ deployment in the affiliate to increase engagement and ownership.
- Own the End-to-End Supply Chain and digital OPEN+ journey according to phase progression.
- Develop and implement internal communication strategies in line with Company's objectives.

**DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Safety & Sustainability**:

- Ensure full compliance with local legislation and company policies.
- Foster a culture of safety and sustainability within the team.
- Implement OPEN+ tools and engage teams in Sustainability programs.

**Quality**:

- Align the affiliate's operating standards with global solutions.
- Promote knowledge sharing on continuous improvement tools and methods.
- Ensure standards are in line with global practices.

**Delivery**:

- Own the OPEN+ implementation and deployment to establish an integrated operating system.
- Contribute to the development of the region/cluster OPEN+ Strategy.
- Ensure accountability, governance, and alignment with global standards.
- Develop the affiliate's strategy and roadmap for continuous improvement.

**Budget**:

- Review and adjust affiliate plans to increase people engagement, innovation, and agility.
- Recognize, share, and adopt company standard methodologies.

**Morale**:

- Establish a robust OPEN+ organization structure and career path.
- Develop a talent pipeline to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Drive the OPEN+ culture within the organization.

**Internal Communication**:

- Develop internal communications strategies aligned with company values.
- Supervise and lead the internal communication community for effective communication.

**Qualifications**:

- University bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, plus expertise in **QA/LEAN**, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related areas.
- Proven track record of leadership in FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
- Proficiency in critical metric tracking, **Lean Manufacturing**, Production Planning, Maintenance Process, and Process improvement.
- Exceptional communication and adept problem-solving abilities.

**What They Offer**:

- **Competitive Compensation**: Your expertise in Continuous Improvement is highly valued.
- **Empowerment**: Lead their manufacturing operations on the path to excellence.
- **Pioneering Practices**: Implement and enhance sophisticated methodologies for exceptional results.
- **Collaborative Culture**: Work closely with a dedicated team of professionals in an inclusive work environment.
- **Ongoing Advancement**: Develop your career while driving innovation and transformation.
- **Impactful Role**: Orchestrate transformative change with tangible, real-world implications.


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