Established in 1970, Unique Personnel Recruitment Agency has consistently delivered a friendly and professional employment service for more than 35 years of operational excellence. Our main focus has traditionally been in Gauteng, South Africa, but since the implementation of new innovations we now recruit nationally and globally. As a result it's not surpri...
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The COO will translate the Founder and CEOs vision into operational reality building the systems people and infrastructure needed to scale from regional production to national supply and international export
You will own everything between strategy and revenue production logistics quality HR and technology
You are an operator at heart
You have built things You have fixed things You have led teams through uncertainty and come out the other side stronger
You want to do something that matters and our company is exactly that
Inherent Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Business or related field MBA strongly preferred
Minimum 12 years progressive operations experience at least 5 years at C suite or senior executive level
Proven track record scaling operations in a manufacturing FMCG or production company
Experience leading cross functional teams in production logistics quality HR and IT
Strong financial acumen P&L ownership budgeting and cost management experience
Understanding of South African regulatory environment OHSA BCEA environmental compliance
Valid SA drivers license and passport
Advantageous
Experience in water, beverage food manufacturing or sustainability led businesses
International operations experience Sub Saharan Africa or export markets
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