An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced candidate with strong leadership skills to take managerial responsibility of a diverse recycling facility with over 150 employees. The role involves both production and inbound- / outbound logistics, factory planning as well as the physical management of stock, staff and budgets associated with the operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Operations Director. A passion for safety, sustainability and efficiency in a constantly evolving environment is a prerequisite.

The successful candidate will be on senior management level and will be required to interact daily with middle management to maintain a detailed understanding of the end-to-end production environment.

Key duties:

Manage incoming and outgoing cargo (import, export and logistics)
Production management (planning, supervision and day-to-day problem solving)
Staff management in collaboration with the HR Manager
Management of operational expenses
Inventory Control
Monitor the compliance of the operational departments against policies, procedures and legislation and implement measures to rectify non-compliance
Development and monitoring of production metrics and KPIs

Minimum Requirements:

Operations/ Production Management qualification (or equivalent with relevant experience)
At least 10 years of operational experience within a manufacturing environment
At least 5 years of management experience
Logistics and shipping experience will be advantageous
Proven experience in running operations/ production

Competencies:

People management skills in an industrial environment
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent leadership skills with proven planning, organising and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Labour Relations regulations and legislation
Microsoft 365 and at least Intermediate Excel abilities

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