Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Wadeville at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• Responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of operations to ensure efficient production, timely delivery, and adherence to quality and safety standards. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, managing resources, and driving operational excellence to meet customer demands while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and profitability.

Qualifications    

• National Diploman or Bachelors Degree

Experience    

• General Experience :10 - 15 years
• Managerial Experiece : 5-10 years

Duties    

• Operational Strategy: Develop and execute the operational strategy aligned with the company's goals, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and improving overall operational performance
• Production Management: Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring timely production schedules, optimal resource allocation, and effective utilization of equipment and facilities to meet production targets while maintaining high product quality and safety standards
• Supply Chain and Logistics: Oversee supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, transportation, and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of raw materials and finished products while optimizing inventory levels
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline operations, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and minimize waste generation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements
• Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain robust quality management systems to ensure adherence to quality standards, implement quality control measures, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, implement robust safety protocols, promote a safety culture, and drive initiatives to enhance workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards throughout the manufacturing and logistics operations
• Leadership: Lead and develop cross-functional teams, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to foster a high-performance culture, promote teamwork, and enhance employee engagement and development.
• Financial Management: Manage operational budgets, monitor costs, and implement cost-saving measures to optimize operational expenses, improve profitability, and achieve financial targets
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and R&D, to align operational activities with business objectives and customer requirements, while building strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including suppliers and logistics partners

Job Competencies    
Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientated
• Collaboration and Relationship Building

Skills:

• Operations Management
• Quality Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Change Management