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Operations Project Manager - RoodepoortFull job descriptionOur esteemed client, based in Roodepoort, Gauteng, is seeking a highly motivated Operations Project Manager with over 7 years of industry experience in manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or FMCG environments, including more than 5 years at a supervisory or management level. The ideal candidate will possess experience in design (Mechanical, Process, or Control systems) and a deep understanding of process, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles, as well as control systems. The role also requires expertise in mechanical and electrical equipment, heat transfer, production principles, methodologies and processes, quality control in a production environment, FSSC2200 and OHSA principles, change management (including implementation and management of changes impacting both internal and external parties), and project management (including implementation and management of projects involving both internal and external parties). Requirements:Bachelors degree/diploma in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering.Advantageous qualifications: MBA, MEM, Operation Management, Project Management, or Business-related qualifications.7+ years of industry experience in manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or FMCG environments (5+ years at Supervisory/Management level).Experience with design in Mechanical, Process, or Control systems.Advantageous experience/exposure: Embedded systems, C language programming, Instrumentation, and PLCs.Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects.Demonstrate an understanding of process, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles and control systemsMechanical and electrical equipmentHeat transferProduction, principles, methodologies, and processesQuality Control in the Production environmentFSSC2200 & OHSA principlesChange management - Implementation and management of changes impacting both internal and external partiesProject management - Implementation and management of projects involving both internal and external parties Duties:Overall accountability for Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and LogisticsIncorporate a good balance between delegating and hands-on managementContribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plansForecast performance against business key performance indicatorsDevelop business cases for key activities/projectsEstimate the financial and human resources required to deliver performance targetsDevelop and/or deliver capital project budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues for plant upgrades and modificationsManage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibilitySet appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving theseTake appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectivesMonitor and review performance and behaviors within the area of responsibility to identify and resolve non-compliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conductOversee the implementation and maintenance of the principal relationships within the area of responsibility, identifying and communicating opportunities for system improvement that may enhance the management of principal relationshipsIdentify the team's individual development needsContinuous improvement initiatives on productivity, costs, and reducing wasteProvide input into the manufacturing strategyManage the production & processing facilities and processesManage raw and packaging materials and productsMonitor capacity utilization, make recommendations, and implement improvementsMonitor inefficiencies, make recommendations, and implement improvementsMonitor overall equipment efficiency (OEE), make recommendations, and implement improvementsMonitor and keep up to date with changes in legislation and ensure compliancePlan resources required and daily priorities of the unit per the production planAchieve production targets as per the production planOptimize the plant and achieve prescribed operational efficiencies and identify and eliminate unaccounted lossesCompose and manage a project team for a technical project to deliver project objectivesImplement Lean 6 Sigma projects and initiativesDrive process optimization and continuous improvements If you have not heard from us within 3 months of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.Only online applications will be considered.You will be directed to our database service provider, Ditto Jobs. 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