National Operations Manager

**Job Number**
- 68587

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- National Operations Manager

**Computer Skills**
- Ms Office

**Industry**
- Manufacturing

**City**
- Johannesburg (West Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**Job Overview**
- Oversee and manage the Manufacturing and Supply chain departments and function for company.
- Plan, direct and co-ordinate the efforts of the production, logistics, Purchasing & Technical support towards the accomplishment of the company objectives.
- Maintain and constantly strive to improve the organisation's competitive position (Including Safety., Quality, Delivery and Cost) in all markets served by Company.

**Key Performance Areas**
- Leadership
- Branch Activity Planning, Management and Development
- Branch resource Planning, Management and Development
- Insights and understanding of Duties and Responsibilities regarding various compliance and statutory needs such as labor relations, OHSACT

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Leadership & Strategy
- Participate in setting company's short-, medium-, and long-term strategies and objectives.
- Align operational objectives with business requirements and ensure all branches are fully informed and engaged.
- Facilitate alignment and cooperation with all other business units and support groups (Finance, IT, HR, Marketing)
- Measure and report on key operating metrics and results.

**Objectives and Activities**
- Lead the operational efforts to the highest standards of performance and results with regards too continuous improvement growth and expansion.
- Set operational and / or performance goals for each branch which are achievable and tied to long-term group goals.
- Co-ordinate, align and control the various functions to develop supporting processes for company objectives to be achieved.
- Ensure operational costs remain within financial budget.
- Ensure Technical/ Quality/ Production and Maintenance Management programs are in alignment with best practices.
- Implement and measure Continuous Improvement Practices to ensure alignment with Industry standards.
- Identify key operational performance measures and ensure that the division can monitor key metrics at the branches and group levels.
- Implement business controls and sign off within limits of authority.
- Identify customer needs with respect to products, quality, and services. Liaise with other departments to ensure that we consistently exceed customers' needs
- Responsible for effective management, maintenance, housekeeping, and security of all company facilities.
- Actively implement best practices that drive SHEQ requirements and implement policies and processes to support this objective
- Ensure effective co-ordination and control with processes for forecasting, inventory management, customer service levels and overall logistics support to company branches.
- Ensure effective supply chain management, procurement practices, freight terms and conditions, duties, customs declaration, and related controls in adherence to legal parameters.
- Accountable for all Operational Performance**Inherent Requirements**

**Minimum Requirements**
- Relevant Technical / business qualifications, together with necessary technical aptitude.
- Industrial engineering background with electrical understanding advantageous
- Relevant manufacturing and logístical industry experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in operations type role
- In-depth knowledge of key manufacturing techniques and concepts.
- Ability to think laterally, develop and implement effective strategies
- Demonstrated capability to execute strategy in complex, shifting environments
- Excellent organizational development and management skills (proven), including process design and supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of Companies act, OHS act, labour legislations etc.)
- Financial knowledge and related skills for effective operations management
- Ability to deal with multiple scenarios simultaneously
- Proven track record (i.e., results driven)
- Willingness and ability for travel as required

**What Qualification**
- Technical / Business qualifications

**Minimum Qualification**
- Certificate

**Status**
- Available