Deputy Operations Manager for Manufacturing Excellence

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd Full time
Senior Leadership Opportunity in Gauteng

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Operations Manager to join our team at Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd. As the ideal candidate, you will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence and ensuring that our production processes deliver high-quality products in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement asset preservation strategies to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
  • Lead and manage the process and maintenance function, including execution of strategic direction, resources, and process excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Factory Manager to develop and implement maintenance standards, plans, budgets, and KPIs.
  • Oversee the effective execution of preventive and reactive maintenance work to optimize asset performance and minimize costs.
  • Drive quality and eliminate defects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as defect elimination and small projects.
  • Manage and lead the department/team coordinators, facilitating daily operational meetings and coordinating workflow.
  • Evaluate and develop the work skills development plan for next year and enforce company policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
  • Ensure compliance to SHERQ regulations and monitor safety inspections, audits, and time and attendance records.
  • Schedule KPI meetings, review production output, and compile monthly and quarterly reports on safety, production stats, quality, top defects, waste, and cost.

Requirements:

  • NQF Level 6/7 Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Metallurgy).
  • Postgraduate qualification in financial management is advantageous.
  • 5 years post-qualification engineering or process experience in FMCG or mining industry.
  • Ambitious, result-oriented, self-motivated, and interdependent individual with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Estimated Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum.



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