Operations Manager

Purpose of the Job

• To provide strategic leadership to the Senmin business towards the achievement of Senmin strategic corporate objectives.
• To ensure a streamlined value chain for the achievement of On Time in Full (OTIF) supply to the market.
• Achieve Safety, Environmental, Quality and OEE targets of plants

Required outputs: Functional

• Prepare the annual manufacturing unit budget and forecast all capital expenditure and fixed costs proposals and responsible for the manaufacturing budget.
• Monitor and manage costs to ensure efficiency, margin protection, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide strategic leadership to Sasolburg and Waltloo Chemical Operations teams, setting clear objectives and goals aligned to organisational goals and objectives.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of Chemical Operations, including production planning, process optimization, and resource management.
• Foster a culture of continous improvement, innovation and collaboration within the manufacturing workforce.
• Lead and develop a large multidiscipline team, ensuring effective communication, training and development oppurtunities.
• Promote a culture that supports high performance through performance management and employee engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive manufacturing excellence, focusing on improving effeciency, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure execution and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track Chemicals performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure the effecient operation and upkeep of manufcaturing assets, minimising downtime and maximising productivities.
• Drive initiatives to enhance sustainability and environmental stewardship for the manufacturing sites.
• Will have risk and legal compliance authority – as appropriately delegated.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for the plant; ensure implementation and monitoring of mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and systems across all operational and commercial activities
• Ensure compliance to EHS standards as related to MHI Chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Enforce compliance with SHE standards and drive a safety culture that supports zero-harm objectives.
• Ensure safety,health, process saftey, sustainability and quality standards are maintained.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance to uphold the plant’s license to operate, including adherence to company standards and applicable legislation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure execution and delivery of operational strategies and plans.
• Work closely with front-end, sales, marketing, and technical teams to align on market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities.
• Represent AECI Mining Chemicals in engagements with regulators, customers, suppliers, government entities, and industry bodies to advance business interests and maintain corporate reputation

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical )
• Knowledge of regulations relating to chemicals manufacturing facilities
• Proven knowledge of physical supply chain activities (logistics, warehousing, IBP and customer services) 
• Mininum 10 years Chemicals production plant manufacturing and engineering maintenance experience with 5 years senior operations management leadership
• Strong background in engineering, industrial equipment management, and plant maintenance strategies with world class manufacturing experience (manufacturing excellence)
• Experience in operations of continous and batch chemicals plant facilities - process plant, utilities, warehousing etc.
• Proven record of ccomplishment of success in managing major hazardous installations, asset maangement, and overseeing large CAPEX projects
• Knowledge and application of key manufacturing systems and tools
• Working knowledge of labour law and experience in dealing with unionised workforce

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiator with the ability to enage at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Analytical and problem - solving abilities
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Technical mindset and decision making skills
• Ability to develop, implement and effectively manage a business strategy
• Resilient and self motivated
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure

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