Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

SA - KwaZulu Natal, KZN - North Coast Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

R70 000 - R80 000ctc Per Month (D.O.E)

Our client is a leading packaging company dedicated to providing sustainable, high-quality packaging solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence and efficiency, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee their manufacturing site, driving productivity and quality across all operations Minimum requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced degrees or industry certifications are a plus
• 10 - 15 Years experience in a senior management role overseeing all facets of a manufacturing site, with a strong emphasis on production management, application of measurement tools, and disciplined process implementation
• Experience overseeing inbound logistics and outbound logistics
• Experience implementing and working with warehouse management systems and tools – warehouse layout, stacking, barcoding and scanning, binning, traceability
• Quality system compliance (ISO 9000, FSSC 22000) and other certification bodies (FSC, PEFC, Fibre Circle, CGSO)
• Sound knowledge of the Labour relations Act, negotiating and dealing with employee unions
• Responsible for on-site administration functions (creditors, month end reporting, annual BBBEE / EE reports, annual budget, annual audit prep, BOM’s, procedures and policies, Supplier SLA’s)
• Computer literate in MS Office, SYSPRO, ShopWare and DataScope
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transportation