About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
ENSURE safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while managing teams, projects, budgets, contractors, and compliance requirements as the next Director of Operations sought by a leading Distributor with a footprint on the African continent. You will be responsible for leading all operational activities across production, warehousing, maintenance, logistics, health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The successful incumbent will have 5-8 Years' experience in a Manufacturing/Operations environment with at least 2 years working within a multinational company & experience with group reporting. You must preferably have experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean Management and Health & Safety experience.
DUTIES:
Operations Leadership & Team Management -
- Lead, develop, and manage Operational teams.
- Workforce planning and skills development.
- Drive employee engagement and operational excellence.
Operational Planning & Execution -
- Oversee production, storage, repackaging, and logistics operations.
- Ensure contracts and operational activities are executed efficiently.
- Manage imports, vessel unloading, and container deliveries.
Production Management -
- Deliver products on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Support the implementation of new production lines.
Maintenance & Asset Management -
- Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Ensure reliability of facilities and equipment.
- Optimize maintenance costs.
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) -
- Ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
- Lead audits, inspections, and safety initiatives.
- Protect employees, contractors, assets, and inventory.
Project & Capital Investment Management -
- Identify and manage operational improvement projects.
- Conduct technical, operational, and financial feasibility studies.
- Manage CAPEX budgets and project delivery.
Contractor & Supplier Management -
- Select and manage contractors.
- Monitor compliance with safety and contractual requirements.
Financial Control & Cost Optimization -
- Manage operational budgets.
- Control costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
Continuous Improvement -
- Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
- Promote Lean and operational excellence initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential -
- 5-8 Years' experience in a Manufacturing/Operations environment.
- At least 2 years working within a multinational company.
- Experience with group reporting.
- Fluent English.
Preferred -
- Experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean Management.
- Health & Safety experience.
Key Skills -
- Project Management.
- Problem Solving.
- Leadership & People Management.
- Budget & Cost Control.
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
- HSEQ Management.
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
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