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Operations Manager
- directions_car Johannesburg
- work Full-time
About the position
The Operations Manager will organize and oversee the design and manufacturing of a diverse range of electromechanical steel products. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth production operations, high-quality output, and adherence to schedules and budgets, while driving efficiency and meeting customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other managers to define objectives and understand requirements.
- Lead the design process to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions aligned with business needs.
Organize workflows to meet specifications and deadlines.
- Monitor production, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement to achieve deadlines.
Supervise and assess the performance of production personnel.
Determine resource needs, including workforce and raw materials.
- Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping in the production environment.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule planned maintenance, specify, and procure equipment.
Continuously improve product quality.
- Enforce and enhance health, safety, and environmental systems, supported by the SHEQ Coordinator, to comply with relevant standards.
Support and manage SHEQ initiatives and objectives.
- Define, propose, and implement monthly and annual production targets and plans.
Analyze budgets, control production costs, and address inefficiencies.
- Oversee all production activities, including maintenance and workforce management.
- Implement organizational and production changes at an operational level.
- Drive business growth by adapting product/production lines to enter new markets.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and SABS regulations.
Requirements
- Proven production management experience, ideally in the steel industry with hands-on production involvement.
- Experience in designing customer-specific products and product development.
Knowledge of quality standards, health, and safety regulations.
Familiarity with ISO 9000 and SABS requirements.
- Understanding of legal aspects related to labor, manufacturing, and design.
- Expertise in performance evaluation and reporting on key production metrics.
- Ability to identify issues and implement preventive strategies to minimize risks.
- Strong collaboration skills with various departments and external suppliers/clients.
Results- and deadline-driven mindset.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience in HR management and recruitment within an operational role.
Flexibility to meet business needs.
Keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and working knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
- Official technical qualification (e.g., trade certification such as millwright).
Place of work
Johannesburg
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- Johannesburg
- Soweto
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Alberton
- Edenvale
- Eden Glen
- Eastleigh
- Eden Glen Ext 60
- Modderfontein
Job ID: 9500354
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