CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO) - ZAR 2 Million pa - Northern Suburbs, CPT
Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 07/03/2024
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO) - ZAR 2 Million pa - Northern Suburbs, CPT
Top Manufacturing concern in the sought-after Northern Suburbs of Cape Town has a career-making opportunity available for an experienced Chief Operations Officer to be responsible for optimizing processes, maximizing productivity, and ensuring highest quality standards are consistently met.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary package
- Partner with EXCO Team
- Flat structure
- Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- Manufacturing in the chemical / pharma industry will be a strong advantage
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships with Shareholders, Board, EXCO and various teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- 10-years proven experience at a senior level in a similar position
- Proven track record of successfully leading and optimizing manufacturing operations for profitability and efficiency
- Strong financial acumen, experience with project management, knowledge of quality management systems and quality control methodologies
KPA's - Lead the implementation of comprehensive production plans to meet Distributor demands and business objectives
- Oversee the Company’s operational activities including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Packaging, Warehouse, Dispatch, People and Performance to ensure operational strategic objectives set by the Board of Directors are achieved
- Ensure adherence to strict quality control standards and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
- Lead the lean manufacturing principles and best practices throughout the organization
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with Suppliers and Distributors ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials & products at competitive prices
- Manage the maintenance of all manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring uptime and minimizing downtime costs
- Implement preventative maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and lifespan
- Develop and implement sustainable manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact
- Integrate sustainability goals in overall manufacturing strategy
- Build and lead operations team, fostering organizational culture and corporate environment conducive to success
- Attract, develop and retain employees within the manufacturing workforce
- Foster relationships with Senior Leadership Team members
- Drive effective performance management as per company procedures and policy
- Provide coaching and development for manufacturing employees
- Partner with the CEO and EXCO team to develop and implement the overall business strategy from an operational perspective
- Analyze operational data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decision-making
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