Operations Manager - Chemical Industry
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
First listed .
In brief
Overview West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee an established operation within the chemical sector in Johannesburg. This is a senior, hands-on role that encompasses operations, warehouse and inventory management, finance, staff leadership, client service, compliance, and business development. Experience in the chemical industry is considered highly important, particularly concerning technical operations, risk, safety, and regulatory compliance. What you will do * Oversee daily operations, ensuring productivity, profitability, and service delivery targets are met. * Manage operational budgets, forecasting, costs, invoicing, claims, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) profitability. * Supervise warehouse activities, stock control, cycle counts, and address inventory discrepancies. * Handle technical queries, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives. * Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, Quality (SHERQ), ISO standards, legal, licensing, and audit requirements. * Manage incidents, spills, emergency drills, and incident investigations. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring SLA adherence. * Review costings and quotations, and assist with business development and market growth. * Lead staff, managing performance, training, absenteeism, overtime, and disciplinary processes. * Compile and present operational reports and performance statistics. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 / Matric * Degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field * Proven experience as an Operations Manager or a similar senior operational role * Minimum 3 years' chemical industry experience (highly advantageous) * Strong warehouse and inventory management experience * Budgeting, forecasting, and financial management experience * Strong staff leadership and client management skills * Sound knowledge of operational risk, compliance, and SHE requirements * Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving ability * MS Office proficiency * Valid Code 08 driver's licence * Syspro and/or Pastel experience (advantageous) Who should apply An experienced operations professional who has managed a complex warehouse, distribution, technical, or industrial operation. Ideally, this experience should be specifically within the chemical sector. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operations-manager-chemical-industry-west-coast-personnel-1 Source: myjobmag
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Office
- Sage / Pastel
- Driver's licence
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