About the position
Our client, a market leader in the pharmaceutical space, is actively searching for an experienced Operations Manager to their team.
This is a senior management position.
This position is located in Johannesburg North.
An exciting career opportunity awaits you.
Minimum requirements:
- Logistics/ Supply Chain/ Operations Management Degree
- Proven experience in operations management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience managing service level agreements (SLAs) with third-party service providers.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals and objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing, preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadliness.
- Driver’s License
- May be required to work overtime when requested.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
- Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize processes and enhance productivity.
- Manage and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) with third-party service providers, ensuring compliance and performance meet established standards.
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of staff members, providing guidance, support, and feedback to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and establish individual and team goals to drive accountability and achievement.
- Identify areas for improvement within the operations and develop and implement initiatives to address inefficiencies or deficiencies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to ensure alignment and coordination of operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations, GMP standards, and other relevant guidelines.
- Analyse data and metrics to monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement training programs for staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge and promote a culture of continuous learning.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response withing 2 weeks of submitting your application.
Desired Skills:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Distribution
- Analytical
- operations
- manage
- compliance
