Head Of Operations At Nando'S - Gauteng, Midrand

Head Of Operations At Nando'S - Gauteng, Midrand

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Head of Operations at Nando's - Gauteng, MidrandPosition in the Organisation:
Structural Unit - Southern African Sourcing Hub
1st Line Manager - Executive: Southern African Sourcing
Direct Subordinate(s) - Head of Engineering, Head of NPD and Quality and Head of Production
Overall Purpose of the Job
Oversee all the operational aspects within the sauce manufacturing environment. Responsible to drive revenue growth, and operational excellence, ensure compliance with regulatory standards,





and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency and profitability as well as assist in building a high performing and positive company culture.
Education (Formal Qualification Required)
Minimum
Bachelor's degree in Industrial EngineeringIdeal
A Master's degree is preferred.Legal Requirements Valid driver's licenseExperience Required
FMCG, NPD
Proven experience in Production - 10+ yearsDemonstrated experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project management - 5 yearsFood Manufacturing experience - 10 yearsStrong understanding of high-throughput production processes - 7 yearsFinancial Analytics and Business Acumen - 10+ YearsPosition Description
Implement the Manufacturing and Sourcing Strategy for Groceries and IP Sauces
Oversee implementation of the business unit manufacturing and sourcing strategies and plans to achieve production targets and growth of market shareDevises long-term plans to achieve growth and evolutionDevelops and implements growth strategiesManufacturing and Factory Oversight Manages the manufacturing operating models and workflow implementation and adherence within the factorySets guidelines,





designs systems and determines procedures and production quality criteria to be implemented in the factoryMitigate and ensure correction of manufacturing risksManage the performance of manufacturing areasMonitor and report on performance against objectives and key performance indicatorsQuality Assurance Oversees adherence to quality procedures, standards and specifications that are in line with legal and any additional customer requirementsEnsures that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level and regulationsImplements changes and improvements in performance/quality and deals with all deviations and non-complianceOversees quality assurance and adherence to legislation of final goodsNew Product Development Assess product lines and lead business review process by assessing sales information, taste profile of customers market size and opportunitiesDrives new product lines based on detailed assessment of data and informs the business of new requirements and linesEngage with relevant stakeholders to investigate other product opportunities that would support purpose driven business and commercial targetsBuild partnerships with other key manufacturers to investigate opportunities for new linesDevise business cases for potential opportunities to expand lines to request capital investment from the boardEngage with Heads of Groceries and Supply in regions to investigate requirements and growth opportunitiesCulture Creation and People Management Demonstrate and drive behaviour aligned to the company valuesCreate a winning culture by continuously engaging employees, ensuring effective "two-way" communication is achievedAssist with the implementation and embedding of a high performance cultureAddress poor behaviours timeously and foster a positive work environmentReporting, Budget and Financial Management Manage the development, implementation and review of the Business Unit budgetsMonitor adherence to project budgets and propose cost-saving measures where appropriateManage all costs including agency fees,





production and distribution costsConduct post-campaign analysis and reportingSpecial Requirements Coordinating shutdowns and installationsUpdates job knowledge by remaining current on codes and requirementsParticipating in educational opportunitiesReading professional publicationsMaintaining personal networksParticipating in professional organisationsDesired Skills: Strong work ethicFMCG experienceNPDManaged a teamStrong understanding of the production processDesired Work Experience: More than 10 years Executive Management / Director
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