Operations Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment's client in the Beverage Manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Operations Manager to join their team in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

  • Budgeting and forecasting in line with the company's 2-year sales plan, identifying risks and critical Capex requirements for plans to be achieved.
  • Developing a sequenced strategy to achieve the above plan.
  • Creating weekly and monthly effective operations communication plans to the business.
  • Seamlessly integrate larger supply chain plans into weekly/monthly procurement, production, and packaging plan – accounting for weekly capacities, availability of materials as well as different lead times based on sales forecasts.
  • Manage all production, procurement, quality control, and all the relevant reporting and stakeholder management in line with stakeholder requirements.
  • Effective procurement of all materials, on time, in the right quantities, and at the right price.
  • Successfully planning all operational requirements together with the sales and logistics team to deliver on the sales plan.
  • Liaising with third party operational stakeholders to ensure we deliver on the company created future.
  • Reporting and tracking of production records for excise payments.
  • Effectively manage cost of production year on year for all products through active engagement with all suppliers.
  • Proactive supplier management and evaluation and identifying improvement opportunities for the company.
  • Managing the yearly supplier negotiations process, ensuring cost of sales remain within budget.
  • Successfully integrate all innovation projects and new product development into the operations and distribution frameworks.
  • Facilitate recipe development for all company products including the methods.
  • Responsible for operational outputs, efficiency, and waste targets.
  • Comply with laws, regulations, and ensure all other certification requirements are kept up to date.

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as Operations Manager /Supply Chain Manager / Production Manager / Cost Accountant or similar role. Preferably with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic FMCG experience.
  • Degree / Diploma in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
  • Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
  • Experience in costing, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Outstanding organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail and can work accurately.
  • An innovative approach.
  • Can work under pressure.
  • Has passion for what they do.
  • Can implement operational process and procedures.

Benefits

  • Salary: R850k/yr – R550k/yr, negotiable 
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Bonas
  • Health Insurance

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:  or email us your CV: [email protected]

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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