Operations Manager

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities

Plant Management

• Manage the allocated budget to ensure deadlines are being met within the set timeframes, plans and budget; report any deviation to the Group Operational Excellence Manager for decision-making.
• Plan, organize, and manage the daily operations of the Plant and take full responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. This is to:
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility
• Minimize unnecessary costs
• Maintain high quality standards
• Exceed customers expectations.
• Oversee the work of the Production Department in order to ensure projects are produced on time, within budget, with the highest quality and uncompromising safety.
• Oversee the work of the Maintenance Department in order to ensure that all Maintenance policies, procedures and initiatives are being implemented for optimal efficiency & effectiveness.
• Oversee the work of the Plan Administration Department in order to ensure that all support activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor operations, evaluate employee productivity and provide corrective actions as needed.
• Provide needed training and educational materials to plant employees as necessary.
• Review, on a continuous basis, daily tasks and make sure to amend and refine where applicable for the improvement of employees performance and ultimately, the overall productivity of the Plant.
• Ensure equipment used is up to standards by:
• Performing routine safety checks
• Organizing preventive and predictive maintenance on utility and production equipment
• Repairing/replacing plant equipment and requesting modifications on production machines as needed.

Policies, Procedures and Processes

• Ensure continuous and strict abidance by the set Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and processes.
• Develop and implement, within the plant, procedures and related processes that maximize safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage safety programs that guarantee the protection of both employees and the public; thus, reducing any potential risk to a residual level.
• Detect, correct and/or report unsafe conditions to the Senior Management with recommendations as needed.
• Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to ensure customers are receiving quality and purity of products.

Reporting

• Collect and review relevant data to:
• Reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Perform required pertinent analysis
• Present findings along with recommendations to Senior Management for feedback and approval prior to implementation.
• Interact with professional bodies and government officials visiting the Plant and provide them with required documents on a timely basis.

Management and Supervision

• Perform managerial/supervisory responsibilities that include participating in the management of all HR issues related to the team such as: team performance, absence management, training needs identification and other requests.

Communications & Working Relationships

Internal

• Continuous contact with the Group Operational Excellence Manager/Country. Manager for proper collaboration and reporting.
• Continuous contact with concerned stakeholders for collaboration and work-related purposes.

External

• Regular contact with professional bodies and government officials for reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the manufacturing field (any field except FMCG).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent command of English, Arabic, and French.
• Strong leadership, change management, and decision-making skills.
• Extensive technical expertise in quality assurance and process optimization.