GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER – MILLING – Bolux Group

Bolux Group require the services of a qualified, experienced GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER – MILLING

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you shall have the full responsibility to maximize production potential and operational efficiency through the development and implementation of cost-effective production processes as well as coordination and optimal integration of production across all production areas.

Your principal responsibilities shall include the following:

• Formulate a Strategic Operations and Maintenance Plan.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, including packaging and spares through cost effective management of inventories and close liaison with suppliers and contractors regionally and internationally.
• Liaise with suppliers of equipment, goods and services to ensure excellent service at market-related rates.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality standards within the function to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, legislation, as well as FSSC and ISO standards.
• Responsible for short- and long-term planning to determine maintenance cycles and replacement as well as capital expenditure for sustaining any future productivity improvements.
• Manage all capital projects for replacement and expansion based on sound project management principles.
• Prepare annual operating and capital expenditure budget and monitor and track costs and spends.
  Ensure that appropriate risk assessments and working systems are in place.
  Prepare Operations performance reports for the Chief Executive Officer.
• Facilitate technical skills/capacity development through training, coaching and counseling to ensure the right competencies to deliver.
  Manage performance of Operations team through the Performance Management System and development of people.
• Participate actively in the implementation of FSSC, ISO and Kaizen programs/ standards in order to contribute to company compliance with Food safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have at least twenty (20) years post qualification Experience in the Food manufacturing industry. An Advanced qualification in Milling Technology and a basic qualification in project management is required. The candidate must also have experience in the mechanical Operation of Extrusion Plant and Packing. Extensive experience and qualification in both bag and bulk fumigation and quality control is desired. This is an Executive position, people and strategic management are key.

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO POSSESS :

• Strong and impactful communication skills.
• resilience and demanding in respect of performance standards.
• Analytic and strategic thinking skills.

• Vast attention to detail.