Operations Manager (Chemical Production)

Isilumko Staffing

  • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
  • R20,000-23,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
The Operations Manager must facilitate the overall success of the Production operations, ISO compliance and Human Resources processes and effectively supervise fleet management.Duties and Responsibilities:1. Planning and Scheduling of Production:
  • Assist Production Manager with Demand forecasting for orders and raw material requisitions.
  • Ensure daily production goals are achieved.
  • Meet weekly with the Production manager and Quality control and Lab Technician to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns with regards to equipment and staff.
2. Fleet Management Supervision:
  • Ensure that the dispatch and receiving supervisor monitors each vehicle to ensure correct usage, which includes compliance with rules and laws, and follows predetermined routes.
  • Ensure that the dispatch and receiving supervisor plans and schedules services and deals with unscheduled breakdowns, mechanical failures, and accident damage.
  • Ensure that the dispatch and receiving supervisor actions licence renewals of vehicles.
  • Ensure that the dispatch and receiving supervisor monitor the validity of all licences and permits.
3. Administration:
  • Submit monthly reports to the Business Development Manager on production performance and CAPA report completion.
  • Address stock issues in the inventory management software.
  • Perform stock adjustments with complete accuracy and transparency as needed.
  • Purchase of consumables and diesel.
  • Administer Quarterly stock takes and prevent stock losses.
  • All HR activities including but not limited to:
  • Hearings
  • CCMA Hearings
  • Disciplinary Counselling
  • Recordkeeping
  • Performance Reviews
4. ISO 9001:2015 compliance:
  • Maintain correct procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • Assist the Business Development Manager with all documentation pertaining to ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • Maintain traceability in production processes as per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • Ensure that CAPA reports are created and completed for all complaints and non-conformance incidents at the factory.
5. Safety, Health, and Environment Management
  • Ensure that factory meets necessary Health and Safety certifications as per the Department of Labour and ISO:45001.
  • Ensure that CAPA reports get opened and completed for all safety incidents.
Qualifications:
  • Matric
  • Relevant Tertiary Diploma or Degree in Operations Management
Experience:
  • 3+ years' experience in a chemical production environment, analysis, and Management environment.
Behavioural Skills:
  • Must be able to work under pressure.
  • Have an analytical mindset.
  • Must be well-organised.
Occupational Skills:
  • Managing the logistics around production and distribution.
  • Planning and scheduling Read and interpret batch sheets.
  • Setting and monitoring targets and KPIs.
  • Managing a health, environment and safety programme.
  • Able to identify the correct PPE for each application in the testing and production process.

Isilumko Staffing