Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Lead and manage Operations (multiple Operations Job Families and/or related functions, including production) by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products and services to our customers while maximizing Operations efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Operations team in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach, and guide its members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs.
• Lead the Operations functions by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that Operations activities comply with local laws and regulations, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system. Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility.
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.
• Ensure professional preventative and breakdown maintenance/systems by implementing the Belt program to uphold an optimal production environment.
• Develop the Operations areas by initiating capital investments and budgets in accordance with Jotun standards to meet requirements for HSE and capacity while maximizing Jotun’s competitive advantage.
• Ensure efficient Logistics set up to meet customers' current and future needs, efficient stock management, and quality control of RM, packaging, and FG.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we are looking for:

• Matric / Grade 12
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Project Management certification
• Advanced PC Literacy skills
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Good command of verbal and written English and Afrikaans languages

The ideal candidate will:

• Build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participate in continuous professional development.
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speak with authority and conviction; present effectively.
• Adhere to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieve high-quality results.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach; plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Co-operate well with others; share knowledge, experience and information; support others in the pursuit of team goals.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 19.11.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in South Africa through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!