Head of operations tulisa park za

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Taste & Wellbeing Plant Operations Director for South Africa

A Plant Operations Director with a global leader in the creation of Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty, and an integral part of our Taste & Wellbeing South Africa Plant Operations team, and based in Johannesburg - Your future position?

Our South Africa plant operations site in Tulisa (Johannesburg) was set up in 1956 and is one of our flagship manufacturing sites in the region focussing on Beverages, Snacks, Dairy and other unique ingredients for the Taste & Wellbeing sector, and has about 105 people on the site.

We are now hiring a ‘Plant Operations Director’ for the site. Based on our Tulisa site and reporting to the Regional Operations Head for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA), you will lead a multi-functional team of about 105 people via 6 direct reports from the Production, Quality, Health & Safety, Maintenance, and Support teams. As an important member of our Local Management Team and the SAMEA Regional Operations Leadership Team, you will also contribute to our local entity's success and aspirations and the wider region.

You will implement and sustain world-class operations standards for safety, health & environmental protection, manufacturing and supply chain, product quality, food safety and quality management systems, utilities and resource utilisation. You will participate in short and long-term site planning to achieve site and business objectives.

You will work for a company that touches billions of consumers more than a hundred times a day. With its heritage stretching back over 250 years, Givaudan has a long history of innovating scents and tastes. Our passion is to collaborate with customers and partners to develop game-changing innovations in the food & beverage, fragrance and beauty industries. We have a culture that works to inspire, challenge and capture the heart and soul of consumers and customers. Our customers in the region have local, regional, and international profiles, bringing diversity and curiosity to your daily job.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for the world of production, love staying ahead of the curve, and always aim to exceed customer needs!

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for -

• Safeguard the sustainability of the site: Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations per Givaudan requirements and international best practices. Safeguard the assets under the responsibility.
• Enhanced customer experience: Ensure service levels and reliability of deliveries according to customer requirements and agreed service grid. Engage teams for customer service improvements and liaise with commercial functions to define programmes to improve service and reduce quality complaints.
• Promote operational performance: Implement initiatives and drive continuous improvement to achieve performance objectives and reduce cost/kg. Maintain assets under the responsibility to improve asset performance and reliability. Implement programs to reduce working capital.
• Operations strategy and business planning: Develop and execute the site master plan, 5-year development plan, budget, and annual tactical plan based on operations and business strategy. Develop and approve departmental business plans and budgets.
• People management and development: Create a positive working environment through sound leadership. Manage and enrich the talent pool, including performance management, individual development, mentoring succession planning, career mapping, and gap analysis.
• Promote key projects: Lead LEAN initiatives for the whole site. Responsible for the proper roll-out of the supply chain, quality, and manufacturing excellence initiatives. Ensure all approved CAPEX projects are implemented within the agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

You?

Are you someone who wants to shape your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in Food, Chemical, Science, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant and diversified work experience in supply chain management, operations excellence, plant maintenance, or site management.
• Ideally, have exposure to manufacturing or production or industrial setups in the FMCG, Food, Beverage, Flavour, Fragrance, Perfume, Ingredients, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, or Chemical sectors.
• 3+ years of a successful leadership track record, preferably in a multinational work environment, with people management experience of at least 2 years in building mid-sized to large and performing diverse teams.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent business and commercial knowledge.
• Essential to have prior experience managing relationships with labour unions and important government organisations.
• Have a good appreciation and commitment to high quality and safety standards.
• A team player and comfortable with diversity.
• Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achieving the Company's employment equity goals.

Your benefits -

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Medical aid.
• Performance bonus.
• Pension fund.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.