South Africa: Regional Operations Manager posted by G-Core Capital

• Oversight on the entire manufacturing process, to ensure that adequate systems are in place to secure: Raw material availability, Daily process outputs that meet customer demand; adequate finished goods to support customer policy and protect against any potential risk including and not limited to machine breakdown, material supply, quality spills, infrastructure failure.
• To drive best and most effective cost efficiency across all processes (indirect and direct)
• Cascading of suitable metrics to drive strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) and hold teams accountable for reporting on these KPI’s.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing waste.

2. Plant:

• Support and lead all plant projects, implementations and manufacturing processes
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure production standards are continuously challenged for improvement.
• Ensure the engineering changes are adequately managed and executed timeously.
• Support structured problem-solving methodologies on processes and equipment to rectify or improve the current status.

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, manage and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture ensuring an enabling climate
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Collaborate with other Regional heads for optimised Business unit performance.
• Provide clear direction, set goals, and ensure accountability across the operations team.
• Identify training and development needs and implement programs to enhance employee skills.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of Equity related processes
• Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance and amplify the performance and talent of above standard perfromers.

 
4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures to deliver defect-free products.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to identify and address quality issues.
• Drive initiatives to reduce rework, scrap rates, and improve overall product quality.
• Ensure that the Quality management system is aligned with IATF16949 requirements.

 
5. Safety & Compliance

• Drive a culture of engagement to ensuring the safety of all individuals is respected and protected.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure accountability of all employees to follow safety protocols.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency on 4M’s and drive lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, increase productivity, and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement and sustain strong 5S systems.
• To improve the factory buildings, equipment, material and processes to improve profit, productivity, safety and quality
• Champion for the continuous improvement program (CIP) within the business unit, ensure the CIP culture is active in every plant
• Ensure projects are monitored against deliverables agreed by the CIP team
• Ensure CIP log is maintained
• Provide monthly report of achieved progress vs. targets in CIP for management pack

 
7. Projects:

• Support and mentor the development of production processes
• Assist in the definition/planning of new equipment for incoming projects
• Investigate new technologies relevant to the production processes within the plant
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to management and/or customers
• Support and advise with current and future plants layouts

 
8. Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute operations strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast future operational needs and plan accordingly, including capacity planning and resource allocation.

9. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate regularly with customers and suppliers to address any operational concerns.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide input on operational challenges and opportunities.

10. Budget & Cost Management

• Develop, monitor, and control the operations budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or safety.
• Participate in BU/plant Audit processes
• Ensures company assets (working capital & fixed assets) are protected and maintained
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Promote good Corporate Governance practices

  11. Technology & Innovation

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in manufacturing technologies.
• Support implementation of new tools, equipment, or technologies to enhance operations.

12. Reporting

• Monthly reporting of plant performance to the Managing Executive
• All reporting as required