Senior Operations Executive (Potato Crisps)

Senior Operations Executive, Potato Crisps - Rosslyn, Pretoria

Salary: Highly negotiable

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a leading FMCG company?

Our client, a top household brand in the FMCG sector, is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Operations Executive for their Rosslyn Snacks manufacturing site. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to drive operational excellence, spearhead strategic initiatives, and lead a high-performing team.

About the Company:

Our client is a market leader in the FMCG industry, renowned for its portfolio of beloved snack brands. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to quality, they continue to set industry benchmarks in production, innovation, and people development.

What’s in it for You?

1. Competitive Salary
2. Strategic Influence: Join the executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading brand.
3. Career Growth: Be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and leadership.
4. Impact: Drive key business outcomes and lead a culture of excellence in a high-profile manufacturing site.

Why Apply?

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and drive change in a fast-growing, industry-leading company. If you’re a forward-thinking, commercially minded professional ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Lead the factory towards strategic and operational goals, ensuring a strong commercial focus.
2. Team Development: Inspire and guide the site leadership team to foster a safe working environment, production efficiency, and reliable supply of top-quality products.
3. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of innovation, excellence, and teamwork, ensuring policy alignment and future sustainability.
4. Performance Management: Oversee people practices, manage risks, and drive projects that enhance site performance and compliance.
5. Financial Stewardship: Optimize business performance, cost management, and resource utilization to align with strategic objectives.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for a disciplined, energetic, and action-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience:
• 10-15 years in a senior Factory/Plant Management role, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, execution, and leading multi-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing, ideally within the snacks or food production sector.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) or Food Sciences is advantageous.
• Business-related postgraduate qualification is a plus.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and take the next step in your executive career.