Job Description

Operations Manager - Epping Mill, Cape Town

Job posting closing date: 23rd September, end of day

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.


To lead the multi-functional / dimensional asset footprint of the Plant and associated operating crews, being responsible for outputs and costs over these assets and liaising with all parties with a vested interest in this production, while always ensuring assets are managed, maintained and operated at world class standards in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost. To be an active and integral member of the Facility Management Team (FMT). Developing strategic and tactical plans for the plant operations. Leading and guiding Asset leaders and Engineers to drive technical improvement as well as reliability that improves OEE, that also supports total waste reduction to unlock best in class capability and cost, delivered by high levels of engagement and enablement in the operations team.


In this role, you will be responsible for:

Cost, Quality, Safety: Proactively explore strategic and tactical opportunities for the site regardless of function and engage the Regional Multi-Functional Teams, and Senior Operations Leadership Team as appropriate. Review Quality systems for adherence and compliance. Participate in quality review meetings. Maintain a "run to target" philosophy at all times. Data Analysis: Initiate and participate in strategic discussions. Represents Operations in strategic initiatives, providing the necessary input and analytics around business intelligence. Formulate, develop and drive strategic opportunities within the Mill Operations supported by digital analysis and dashboards to deliver improved costs and efficiencies. Analyse relevant verified data to identify and gain understanding of opportunities to improve performance in Operations to provide guidance and drive the correct focus areas within Operations. Leadership: Provides leadership and direction to the Operations team to accomplish defined objectives in building high levels of engagement. Provide coaching and development for teams and individual employees. Identifies training needs and arranges on-the-job training, and the development of subordinates. All compliance training and licensing is completed within the required times. Attends to employee relationship (ER) matters and conducts counselling sessions and takes appropriate action building sound relationships with the union Provide technical guidance to direct reports and drive training interventions to close development gaps within the operations teams that support OFR as example to improve enablement. Cost: Adopt LEAN practices to drive cost control and identification of opportunities within the operations, from overheads to material consumption that supports accurate forecasting for monthly spend to drive down CC/SU. Lead the "External cost savings" Pillar within cost transformation for operations. Consult with local and regional LCM teams to pull through cost saving at the earliest opportunity. Key Link between Logistics, Sales, Engineering, Regional CI team and projects related to product and operations. Developing and managing budgets and budget processes in Operations. Corporate Governance, Asset Quality, safety and housekeeping standards Safety: To direct and maintain a high level of safety and 5S housekeeping awareness through 100% employee participation within operations. The development of sound safety programmes and maintenance of good working conditions, adherence to organization and legal safety rules and regulations. Continually comply with all K-C regulatory & control requirements, internal controls, while at all-times driving accountability and compliance in Operations Requires understanding of Environmental and K-C statutory requirements. Ensure assets are maintained in a "Safe to operate" condition at all times while promoting all aspects of safe working practices to meet all safety and housekeeping objectives of the plant. Continuous Improvement: Drive cycle time optimization and grade change improvement across operations to support free cash flow Optimise performance through the achievement of defined targets, objectives, metrics and standards in the areas of waste, output, machine delay, efficiency and reliability. This includes the execution of continuous improvement plans. Ensure Tier 1,2,3 meetings are conducted to organizational standard to drive performance for the day, the week and the month. Strategically plan and schedule Kaizen workshops to drive step change performance

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Baby Soft. Kotex. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands--and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.


At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.


In this manufacturing role, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.


To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree Minimum of 10 years plant and people management experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (FMCG) is required, of which at least 5 years must be in a senior management role. Proven record of operational success or related business success. Sound management, technical and leadership skills are essential and above average computer literacy are required. Qualification in LSS (Black belt) Well experienced with ISO / GMP Understanding of South African Labor Law Ability to influence at all levels to drive continuous improvement across the asset.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.


In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print....

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representation within Kimberly-Clark in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to relevant background checks carried out in South Africa.

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