Plant Manager Granulation at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

To manage and coach team across functions in order to deliver world class operation excellence through world class practices. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

Qualifications    

• Matric (Maths and Science)
• B.Sc. / B.Tech / Degree (In Relevant Engineering Field)

Experience    

• 6 – 10 Years Relevant Experience
• 3 – 5 Years people management experience
• Previous experience as 16.2 appointee will be an advantage 

Duties    

Strategy:

• Setting up KPIs for the plant in line with business objectives.
• Create clarity on goals and objectives.
• Create team and ensure goal alignment.
• Use visual management system to monitor and control KPIs.

Feedback:

• Report on department performance to Snr Manager Operations
• Report on department performance to employees
• Perform quarterly management reviews
• Promote and facilitate an open and inclusive environment

Budget Control:

• Responsible for OPEX expenditure
• Initiate and promote cost reduction projects

Critical Decision Making:

• Making final decisions on escalated situations from superintendents (e.g. safety, quality, IR, HR)

Long term sustainable projects:

• Plan and initiate
• Implement and sustain ISO standards

Short term focus projects:

• Capex requirement planning
• Ensure corrective action plans are driven to fix systemic issues

Job Competencies    

Knowledge  

• Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office

Core Behavioural Competencies   

• Decision making 
• Teamwork 
• Work standards 
• Reliability 
• Motivation of self and others 
• Adaptability 
• Problem-solving 
• Integrity and trust 
• Communication skills 
• Planning and organization 
• Stress tolerance 
• Initiative

Building relationships 

• Functional / Technical Competency 
• Coaching and Mentoring 
• Facilitation / Meetings
• Project Management 
• Researching 
• Effective Change Management 
• Conflict Management 
• Product Knowledge
• Root-cause analysis 
• Excellent Customer Service  
• Cross-Functional Competency  
• Collaboration 
• Functional integration (Integration with ACTS and plant process) 

Leadership Competency   

• Drive for Results 
• Motivating Others 
• Strategic Agility
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Motivating Others
• Business Acumen (Will be an advantage)