Operations Manager – Chemical Industry Job at West Coast Personnel

• An established operation within the chemical sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its Johannesburg operations.
• This is a senior, hands-on role covering operations, warehouse and inventory management, finance, staff leadership, client service, compliance and business development.
• Chemical industry experience is highly important, particularly in relation to technical operations, risk, safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure productivity, profitability and service delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, costs, invoicing, claims and SLA profitability.
• Oversee warehouse, stock control, cycle counts and inventory discrepancies.
• Manage technical queries, SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, SHERQ, ISO, legal, licensing and audit requirements.
• Manage incidents, spills, emergency drills and incident investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships and ensure SLA compliance.
• Review costings, quotations and assist with business development and market growth.
• Lead staff, manage performance, training, absenteeism, overtime and disciplinary processes.
• Compile and present operational reports and performance statistics.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field.
• Proven experience as an operations Manager or 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.

Key Skills

• Operations Management
• Chemical Industry
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Financial Management
• Staff Leadership
• Client & SLA Management
• SHERQ / SHE
• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Project Costing
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis

Ideal Candidate 

• This position would suit an experienced operations professional who has managed a complex warehouse, distribution, technical or industrial operation, ideally specifically within the chemical sector.