Operation Manager

Operation Manager

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

Lead the OMS execution team and manage converting operations to meet business and customer requirements efficiently.

Continuous Improvement

Create a culture of continuous improvement and implement a program to meet KPIs and identify, prioritize, resource, and execute improvement opportunities.

Maintenance Practices

Ensure maintenance best practices are implemented and adhered to, in collaboration with the site-based engineering team.

Budget Management

Compile and motivate plant-specific operational and capital expenditure budgets.

Reporting

Compile and submit reports and relevant documentation in line with business requirements.

Cost Control

Control all operational costs within budget; report variances with reasons and propose corrective actions.

Safety, Health, Environment, and Risk (SHEQ)

Promote a culture that ensures adherence to SHEQ standards and compliance with statutory and group risk control policies and procedures.

Quality Assurance & Control

Promote a culture where manufacturing to quality specifications is a priority and ensure an effective quality control program is in place and followed.

Customer Satisfaction

Manage and support quality assurance processes to ensure adherence to standards and conformance to customer requirements.

Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop team members to enhance performance and personal capability.

People Development & Performance Management

Implement effective people development and performance management programs, aligned with future organizational requirements.

High-Performance Culture

Foster a high-performance culture that encourages teamwork, creativity, and role-models the Company values and culture.

Requirements

Formal Qualifications

BSc / BTech Degree in Engineering, or

National Diploma in Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the Converting Plant.

At least 5 years in a senior management position.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

Computer literacy and strong risk management capabilities.

Practical knowledge of Project Management (desirable).

Experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or a related industry.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement methodologies.