Head of Operations at MECS (Pty) Ltd

The successful candidate will have experience managing diverse teams with varying capabilities in a fast-paced, technical production environment.

• Specifically, the Head of Operations will be required to:
• Implement and maintain where necessary a best-in-class manufacturing and production operation.
• Draw on relationships with department heads, business partners and suppliers to make decisions regarding operational activities and goals.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the company procurement strategy to support a manufacture to order and just in time business model.
• Ensure effective stock control throughout receiving, movement, dispatch and storing of inventory.
• Serve as primary point of contact for operational issues working cross functionally to mitigate their impact on delivering on time and in full, including system, quality, procurement & maintenance issues.
• Lead and contribute to operations projects identification, development, and implementation.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities with their teams.
• Ensure compliance of all operations departments with company policies relating to health & safety and the quality management system.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in commerce or similar from a leading university; at least 10 years’ experience in a packaging/production management role in a FMCG environment; exceptional organisational & leadership skills.