OPERATIONS MANAGER Full-time Job

Kwena Rocla (Pty) Ltd, a leading precast manufacturing company invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operations Manager. This position will report to the Chairman of the Kwena Rocla Board.

Key Responsibilities:

Effective and complete running of production, mechanical, technical, industrial relations, safety, and the training of employees of the Company, including;
Business strategy planning, inclusive of budgeting and alignment, risk management
Production/operations planning and management of actual results vs the budget
Manage the efficient response in respect of business and operational contingencies
Proactively implement effective business-, team-, and individual performance management across the business
Implement & maintain a “Zero Harm” safety strategy across all levels of the business.
Ensure compliance with set the Quality Management Policy. Manage relations with third-party compliance bodies.
Ensure good corporate governance and effective financial compliance of the business.
Improvement of operational excellence – productivity, efficiency, and overall cost-effectiveness

Key Requirements:

A high level of understanding of and competence in:

Operations management pertaining to all functions of the business
Labour relations
HSE management
Computer literacy; a sound knowledge of JD Edwards ERP, MS-Projects
Supervisory & leadership skills
Interaction with all stakeholders at all levels within and outside of the organization
Strategic management of resources
Innovative thinking

Work Experience and Knowledge
The suitable candidate must have:

A proven record of 15 years in the operations management of a precast concrete factory
Appropriate production-related qualification or background
B Com or equivalent business qualification will be an advantage