Operational Excellence Manager: Packhouses - Africa at Westfalia Fruit

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and OEE tracking across all packhouses
• Develop and enforce SOPs and KPI tracking systems.
• Monitor cost per kilo, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure budget adherence.
• Ensure ISO 45001 compliance and conduct regular safety audits.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, train packhouse managers, and align group objectives.
• Develop dashboards, analyze trends, and provide performance updates to HOD.

Requirements

Education

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Experience & Knowledge

• 5+ years in an operations or senior management role within FMCG, agriculture, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Operational analysis tools and software.
• Understanding of Financial performance tracking and cost management.
• Understanding of Standardized KPI tracking and productivity measurement.
• Ability to develop operational strategies and implement them effectively.