Operations Manager

This position will be based in Witbank.

• Oversee and manage respective Plant Managers, Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility
• Ensure compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPIs for respective contracts
• Ensure adherence and compliance to our and Client HSE standards on all sites
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment
• Implement operational systems, processes, controls and reporting for respective plants / facilities
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock control and stock management.
• Identify continuous improvement and optimization initiatives and manage the implementation thereof
• Accountable for the Overall area P&L : Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for each plant and the area operations
• Manage the monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the plant performance and respective processes
• Monitoring of upgrade and expansion projects as well as plant performance improvement projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the set / agreed performance objectives
• Responsible for client interface, correspondence and communication whilst ensuring client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service
• Review Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required
• Monitor plant health performance and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is maximized and optimized
• Responsible for effective communication and reporting to the Operations Director
• Responsible for effective Contract Management and Contract Administration
• Responsible for business development and growing the business with area of responsibility
• Perform plant operational standby duties

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred; Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)
• Minimum of >5 years experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation and Clarification will be an advantage
• Previous experience and proven track record as Plant Manager / Area Manager, will be an advantage
• Good understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets
• Proven record of satisfactory prior experience and performance
• High level of computer skills competency: Word, Excel, data base, PowerPoint and e-mail
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Well skilled and experienced in performance and conflict management and resolution
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behavior
• Innovative and accountable
• Client interface and expectation management
• Systematic approach to problem solving

Be medically fit & able to pass a medical examination.