Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Bright City Talent Full time
Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and be responsible for overseeing the operations of three facilities with complex production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Operational Efficiency through:

  • Meeting production targets and developing production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization.
  • Implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.

Uphold Strict Safety and Compliance:

  • Enforcing safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety among all employees.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to environmental, health, and safety standards.
  • Maintaining and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Manage Operational Costs Effectively:

  • Tracking and adhering to budgets.
  • Monitoring operational expenses and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Analyzing financial data and preparing budgets to support operational planning and decision-making.

Develop and Lead a High-Performing Operations Team:

  • Monitoring and reporting on time and attendance of the production team.
  • Planning for absenteeism cover and ensuring sufficient team members to run all required production lines each day.
  • Leading and motivating the production team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
  • Providing training and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and knowledge and cross-training where needed.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Engineering qualification or similar.
  • 8 years of experience in a similar role, with 4 years in a supervisory/mentoring capacity.
  • Experience running multiple production lines.
  • Experience generating management reports using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

This role is ideal for a manufacturing or engineering operations manager who enjoys managing and leading through a hands-on approach. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a warehouse environment and will be able to influence and inspire staff to achieve operational efficiencies at all levels.

This role is based in Pinetown, KZN, and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced operations professional to join the Bright City Talent team.


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