Plant Operations Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Manage the stores, quality control, planning, process control, production and maintenance departments to ensure that quality, efficiency, and delivery are meeting the company standards and plans. Manage the plant in the most efficient and effective way. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Policies and Procedures: Oversee the implementation of operational policies, procedures and controls; covering all areas of operation activity • Ensure that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers • Leadership:Ensure the effective achievement of operation functional objectives through the leadership of the operation department – Setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – to maximize subordinate and departmental performance • Ensure the establishment of new initiatives and improvement plans for the departments • Organization Development:Ensure compliance to the optimum organization structure for the operation department so that resources are optimally utilized, and communication can take place in an efficient manner • Budget & Cost Control:Direct the preparation of the operation department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of (un)satisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon • Budget:Contribute to annual preparation of the CAPEX and production budgets to enable expenditure and cost control • Prepares the plant manpower budget based on the on-hand and forecasted orders • Manufacturing:Ensure that the production activities are carried out in the most effective manner and meet the agreed quality, efficiency, and delivery standards • Ascertain that the resources (labor, material, and equipment) are planned, employed and controlled efficiently to minimize the overall manufacturing costs • Ensure the containment of manufacturing costs and the enhancement in product competitiveness • Ensure the minimization of rejections, waste, and defect levels • Production Control:Ensure all planning/production orders and transfers are transacted through the Baan System • Ensure the check and usage of the uncommitted stock • Maintenance:Ensure that preventive and corrective maintenance plans are carried out consistently to minimize breakdowns and optimize machine availability • Stores:Ensure that all items entering and exiting the plant are managed and controlled as per the company procedures • Ensure the ordering of Raw materials, consumables, and spare parts in accordance to the maximum/minimum set stock levels • Planning: Ensure timely reply and proper/effective scheduling is communicated to Sales and Projects departments in order to submit primary and final commitments to clients • Ascertain that the schedule is based on the most effective and efficient process and setup • Quality Control: Ensure that all manufactured / trading good items and manufacturing processes conform to the company specifications and quality standards • Ensure that all accreditations and standards are implemented and maintained • Safety, Quality & Environment:Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the operation department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude • TrainingIdentify the HR requirements and training needs for his employees to ensure continuity in succession planning and function rotation SPAN OF COMMUNICATION Internal: • Heads of Departments and all Production Employees • GM Operations on a weekly basis to report progress versus departmental targets and discuss any pertinent issues • All direct reports on an ongoing basis to remain updated of progress versus individual and functional targets and to be notified of any operational incidents • Other maintenance services sections on an as-needs basis in order to coordinate multi-disciplinary maintenance jobs • Liaison with Operations & Maintenance departments to ensure that operations activity is carried out without disrupting supply to customers • Representatives of the Procurement department and materials management department on an as-needs basis to ensure that materials are available when required External: • FPT, PED, TED, Dynaflow, FPI Operating companies, Inspectors, Auditors, and suppliers and clients (when needed)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management (or equivalent) with extensive experience in manufacturing/plant operations. Demonstrated leadership and budgeting capabilities. Strong knowledge of production planning, maintenance management, quality control, and safety/environment standards. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Baan or similar) and cross-functional coordination.

Oversee and improve daily plant operations across stores, quality control, planning, process control, production, and maintenance. Lead the operation department to meet objectives, develop staff, and implement policies and procedures. Manage budgets (operating, CAPEX) and cost control; plan manpower, materials, and equipment needs; ensure on-time delivery and quality. Ensure production planning, control, and transfers through ERP; minimize waste and defects; optimize maintenance to maximize machine availability; manage stores and materials in accordance with procedures; ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance; coordinate with Sales, Projects, Procurement, and other departments; drive continuous improvement initiatives and staff training.