Operations Manager

SUMMARY:

Our client a reputable mining company is searching for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Production and Maintenance Teams in the safe and cost-effective execution of all production and maintenance processes, ensuring high quality finished products

POSITION INFO:

SAFETY, HEALTH,  ENVIRONMENT, RISK,  QUALITY 

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP''s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

Quality Management:

• Ensure the Quality standards are maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES  

Operations:

• Manage the Production process
• Document and review the overall production strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan

Maintenance:

• ·        Document and review the overall maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan

• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

GROWTH

• Foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Develop the capability of the production and maintenance organisation site-wide

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

• Manage the Departmental budget

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