Strategic Maintenance Manager - FM001814 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies or in related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience using data analytics to solve complex business problems;
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of developing and executing operational strategies.
• Advanced Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets); SQL knowledge is a plus;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience answering unstructured business questions and work independently to drive projects and analytical tasks to conclusion;
• Expert communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a fast-paced, team environment;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication, organization, and inter-personal skills;

 KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

•  Business Strategy Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• People Management
• Process Management
• Project Management
• Analytics Translation/Insight
• Context Interpretation
• Culture and Workplace Champion
• Strategy Interpretation

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Aligning departmental goals, processes and resource allocation with the organizational strategy.
• Assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and making recommendations for improvement
• Conducting analyses of operations data and making recommendations for improvement based on findings
• Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
• Conducting research and analyses of potential effectiveness, processes, stakeholders
• Creating and implementing operational plans for an organization’s activities, including making decisions about locations, budgets, staffing levels, and timelines
• Develop and manage budgets for operational activity
• Develop and oversee operational processes and procedures to ensure they are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards
• Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Evaluating current operational procedures, identifying inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvement
• Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback to help employees
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
• Implement new technologies and systems to streamline operations
• Lead analytical efforts supporting our business teams in an unstructured environment to identify insights and improve decision-making
• Manage and motivate a team of operations staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Monitor KPIs and metrics to assess performance and identify areas of improvement
• Monitoring and reporting on projects.
• Participating in strategic planning sessions with other members of management to discuss long-range goals and objectives
• Planning and implementing strategies for controlling costs, reducing risk exposure, improving efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Prepare reports and presentations on operational activity for upper management
• Presenting findings, projections and recommended actions. (Job costings, w/o and plan around, PO gaps, and stock management
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
• Reviewing reports on supply chain activities to ensure that they meet company standards
• Supporting and guiding senior executive decision-making process
• Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy.
• Work closely with other departments to develop and implement new strategies and processes