General Manager: Operations

The General Manager: Operations (Somerset West) serves as the top executive of the Manufacturing Site and is responsible for strategy, budgets, people, financial outcomes and scorecard metrics. The incumbent is responsible for general management of all phases of plant Operations including: Planning, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Product Warehousing. Directs, manages and optimises the overall Operations of the plant. Coordinates plant level support functions including Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, SHE, IT and Human Resources to ensure alignment with overall plant Operations. Ensures that goods are produced efficiently, and that the correct amount is produced on time, at the right cost and level of quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day Operations.
• Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business.
• Coordinate the development of key performance goalsfor functions and direct reports.
• Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives in the business unit.
• Ensure overall delivery and quality of the unit's offerings to customers.
• Oversee key hiring and talent development programs.
• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent.
• Communicate strategy and results to the unit's employees.
• Report key results to corporate officers.
• Engage with corporate officers in broader organizational strategic planning.
• Supporting the development of a healthy internal culture of performance that retains key employees and encourages their professional development.
• The prospective candidate will be required to work ad hoc hours as dictated by business requirements and/or the urgency of projects and deliverables placed on him/her.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Business Management qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 6 years’ experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably in the chemical processes industry),
• At least 8 years of Senior Operational Management experience.

• Professional and well groomed
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Good communicator (verbal/non-verbal) with strong presentation and negotiations skills
• Effective decision maker
• Good problem solving skills
• Conflict handling and resolution skills
• Driven, confident , self-motivated and results orientated
• Team player with good people management skills
• Mature with ability to tolerate stress
• Displays initiative with good levels of entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational and planning ability
• Project Management
• Mentoring and coaching skill
• Computer Literate and able to operate the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company.