The Operations Manager will organize and oversee the design and manufacturing of a diverse range of electromechanical steel products. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth production operations, high-quality output, and adherence to schedules and budgets, while driving efficiency and meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other managers to define objectives and understand requirements.
• Lead the design process to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions aligned with business needs.

• Organize workflows to meet specifications and deadlines.

• Monitor production, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement to achieve deadlines.

• Supervise and assess the performance of production personnel.

• Determine resource needs, including workforce and raw materials.

• Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping in the production environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule planned maintenance, specify, and procure equipment.

• Continuously improve product quality.

• Enforce and enhance health, safety, and environmental systems, supported by the SHEQ Coordinator, to comply with relevant standards.

• Support and manage SHEQ initiatives and objectives.

• Define, propose, and implement monthly and annual production targets and plans.

• Analyze budgets, control production costs, and address inefficiencies.

• Oversee all production activities, including maintenance and workforce management.
• Implement organizational and production changes at an operational level.
• Drive business growth by adapting product/production lines to enter new markets.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and SABS regulations.

Requirements

• Proven production management experience, ideally in the steel industry with hands-on production involvement.
• Experience in designing customer-specific products and product development.

• Knowledge of quality standards, health, and safety regulations.

• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and SABS requirements.

• Understanding of legal aspects related to labor, manufacturing, and design.
• Expertise in performance evaluation and reporting on key production metrics.
• Ability to identify issues and implement preventive strategies to minimize risks.
• Strong collaboration skills with various departments and external suppliers/clients.

• Results- and deadline-driven mindset.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience in HR management and recruitment within an operational role.

• Flexibility to meet business needs.

• Keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and working knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Official technical qualification (e.g., trade certification such as millwright).