Description:
OPERATIONAL MANAGER: PRODUCTION
FREE STATE
ABOUT THE CLIENT: Manufacturers of animal feed for both internal and external customers in the ruminant and monogastric industries ((Poultry, Cattle, Pig etc.)
THE INDIVIDUAL:
A solid proven management background combined with a robust character who enables effective interaction with both Employees and Board members. This individual is efficient and straightforward, demonstrating a commitment to the management responsibilities at hand
JOB SUMMARY INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
You will oversee all operational aspects of the animal feed plant to ensure production and delivery targets are met and that the finished product meet the specified quality standards of the company. Control production costs to drive profitability and achieve production targets. Ensure final product quality standards are met and continuously improve systems and processes. Ensure safety compliance, Mentor, coach, and train production staff. Drive the profitability of production through the control and management of production costs. Ensure the safety of production staff. Repairs and Maintenance of production assets
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Grade 12 PLUS BSc. Agricultural Science or Engineering Qualification advantageous
· Minimum 5+ years' experience in the role of Operations Manager Production
· Responsible for HSE reporting to you.
· Experience in an Animal Feed Plant / Milling / Agriculture industry pref.
· Experience in production and scheduling
· Practical experience in a feed plant and knowledge of the equipment in the production process
· Knowledge of quality controls and processes within a feed pant
· Financial acumen
· A solid understanding of processes and how sections fit in, is crucial to work together with the Senior Technical Specialist to produce alternative ways to fix problems, and to see which proposed solutions will not work
IMPORTANT SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION:
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
· Can work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
· Strong negotiation, Analytical ability and attention to detail
TO APPLY:
Call Deon Wolmarans on: 031 4661572 / 0741698060
NO WHATSAPP CV’S WILL BE ACCEPTED
Email detailed CV to: cv@doncour.co.za