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Operations Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth
Industry: Water, Waste & Energy Management
Client: Leading International Environmental Solutions Provider

About the Role

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure effective management of water, waste, and energy facilities in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on operational efficiency, resource optimisation, and delivering sustainable environmental solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across water, waste, and energy facilities.
• Lead teams to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance targets, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational systems and processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support project delivery and maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communities, and partners.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental).
• 10+ years’ operational management experience in water, waste, or energy.
• ECSA Registration advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with international best practices in environmental management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

A prominent local manufacturer of dietary supplements and nutritional foods is seeking an experienced and versatile Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing, quality, and facilities operations in the Winelands, Western Cape .

This role requires a structured, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment while balancing high throughput with strict GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive operational discipline across production, quality, maintenance, and facilities.
• Lead daily stand-ups, weekly reviews, and process audits to align departments.
• Manage preventive maintenance, vendor callouts, and OEE tracking.
• Enforce GMP, FSSC, and food safety culture, including hygiene checks, line clearances, and reject handling.
• Coordinate cross-functional actions on BOM control, packaging changes, and stock discrepancies.
• Translate Exco decisions into action plans, track execution, and escalate bottlenecks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and follow-through.

Qualification and Experience:

• Relevant Degree and/or Qualification.
• 5+ years of operations or production management experience in pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, FSSC, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Demonstrated track record in preventive maintenance, OEE tracking, and continuous improvement.
• R720 000 - R840 000 CTC per annum, highly dependent on experience and qualification

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Manufacturing

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Fidelity Services Group is Southern Africa’s largest integrated security solutions provider and the industry leader in protection innovation. With over 60 years of experience, the Group offers unmatched coverage with a staff complement of over 58,000 across more than 170 contact points and depots in South Africa.

The company prides itself on exceptional leadership, excellent corporate governance, and a proactive approach to staying at the forefront of the security environment. Fidelity Services Group has a 51% Black Economic Empowerment shareholding, making it South Africa’s largest Black Economic Owned Integrated Security Solution Provider.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Operations Manager located in the City of Johannesburg. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, and achieving operational goals. The role involves coordinating with various departments, managing staff, implementing operational strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The Operations Manager will also be involved in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Operations management, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Experience in team leadership, staff management, and performance evaluation
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of security solutions and industry regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the security services industry is a plus

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing, Security and Investigations

Fidelity Services Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Best allocate the resources of the contract to achieve maximum cleaning output. Where the SLA stipulates resource requirements, these must be adhered to. Output-based contracts must be managed efficiently.
• Ensure consistently high service standards are maintained for all services in scope with regular site visits and inspections.
• New units to be opened according to company policies and procedures and Tsebo standards are implemented within a three-month period.
• Unit closures to receive proper service until the last trading day and all processes relating to staff, equipment, billing, and costs are attended to within the month of closing.
• Contract retention through maintaining excellent service standards, identifying, and mitigating the risk of cancellation and building strong client relationships with key client contacts.
• Ensure that cleaning methodology are strictly adhered to in line with company policies, quality programmes and legislation.
• Managing company assets by performing monthly spot checks on high value items. When checking assets ensure that equipment is kept in a good condition and repaired and serviced when required.
• Ensure that training is scheduled for all staff in your portfolio to equip and empower them to perform their duties. This includes regular on-the-job training sessions performed by your team of managers.
• The upkeep of all unit files kept at unit level and notice boards as set out in TCHS Policy and Procedure file.
• The upkeep of the unit master file (Business Information File) kept at Head office, by submitting all changes (upsells/down sells/scope changes) timeously to the finance department thus ensuring that an updated sample roster is available in the Business Information File.
• Delivery of chemicals and consumables to sites may be a requirement.
• Delivery of pay slips monthly to sites.
• Regular client meetings with at least one formal documented client meeting per month to ensure client needs are understood and expectations are met.
• Responding to clients and management request timeously and providing necessary action required.
• Ensure monthly completion of reports required for specific services as agreed with clients. This may include hygiene consumption reports, cleaning inspection and walk about reports, reports on training performed, reports on client maintenance matters that were reported by cleaning management and/or completion of client monthly surveys. It may also include client specific requirements.
• Responsible to effectively communicate and filter company information to contract managers who needs to filter down to their staff.
• All unit staff making use of the biometric system should ensure that the biometric system is in use and managed according to the set requirements. Project managers must ensure adherence to this.
• Project managers are responsible to approve salaries for their units and to actively monitor labour/turnover ratios per contract.
• Project managers are responsible to ensure that contract managers and supervisors abide by the company disciplinary code and that this is consistently applied.
• Project managers are responsible to represent the company during ccma cases and union meetings as required.
• To hold regular performance appraisals with all management staff reporting to you, identify areas for development and training needs.
• Actively participate in succession planning on an ongoing basis by identifying and developing talent.
• Ensure that all OHS act (Occupational Health and Safety) requirements are adhered to for site specific requirements in line with company policies, quality programmes and legislation.
• Ensure each unit is operating within the budgetary guidelines with reference to labour, capital asset depreciation and maintenance, chemical and consumable spent and other expenses.
• Ensure that only accredited suppliers and approved products are used.
• Compile accurate budgets and forecasts in line with company deadlines.
• Actively manage unit leave liability and leave plans according to company policies and targets. Check that leave balances reflects correctly on the company reports.
• Continually identify potential of additional business within existing contracts and One-off cleaning opportunities.
• Ensure all rechargeable and overtime work is authorized and billed to client timeously and within the month.
• Ensure debtors collection is in line with contractual agreements.
• Follow correct approval process for procuring capital expenditure, high value repairs and maintenance and ensure units order chemicals and consumables as per agreed process.

• Leadership skills
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Problem solving experience.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Should be able to work independently.
• Understand Hygiene principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of scheduling of staffing and assign tasks productively to each position to achieve an output standard according to site specific sla’s.
• Business management principles, including proven financial skills.
• Strong people skills and knowledge or Industrial relations.
• Strong on client relationships and strong communication skills.

• Minimum Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Cleaning, Hygiene and Pest Control industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment on middle management level.
• Experience in managing large compliments of people and a large client portfolio.

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• In partnership with team and through strong team leadership, develop and deploy objectives, goals, strategies and measures to meet or exceed established performance goals in the areas of safety, quality, reliability, cost, service, staffing and engagement. Build and support Linkage into strategic agenda: capital, loss analysis, people development, workforce planning, change management, inclusive of Employee Relations strategy.
• Drive the organization to a culture of total employee ownership by effectively managing systems to drive empowerment and engagement for all Employees and promoting active participation in learning and continuous improvement activities. This includes Build capability of workforce separately Employee development and coaching in behaviors and competency development, as well as management of daily, weekly, and monthly review processes. Involvement of JTE promotions
• Leveraging TPM methodologies, systems and tools to establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize Employee capabilities and contributions to drive improvements in the areas of productivity, reliability, costs, quality and safety.
• Develop, collaborate and engage strong cross functional relationships (R&D, Commercial, etc). to eliminate loss and enable growth, to include new and existing products are manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand and with key venders as they relate to the operations function to include fit for use materials and products.

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years significant experience working and leading within an operations role in a manufacturing plant environment
• Experience leading multiple teams and/or departments to include direct and indirect reports
• Experience in achieving project goals and objectives by applying the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful project completion
• Management and prioritization of Leading Indicators for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Compliance and Management
• Experience working in TPM environments preferred
• Knowledge of an ERP (SAP preferred), manufacturing methods and related equipment.
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry preferred.
• FDA / GMP knowledge preferred.
• Ability to be an influencer of change initiatives
• Knowledge of Innovation Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Packaging, and Go-To Market Strategies. Ability to understand implications of commercial strategies and to make operational changes to support organizational performance
• Evidence of a passion for teaching & developing people

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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Salary : 47389 to 50253 with progression to 56535 per annum (pro rata)

Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date : 06 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) as Operations Manager. Our vision is to is to transform lives through world-leading research in ageing and multiple long-term conditions.

The NIHR Newcastle BRC is a major funding award from the NIHR to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University and Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. As one of 20 BRCs in England the NIHR Newcastle BRC is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries in ageing and multiple long-term conditions into meaningful benefits for patients the public and the healthcare system.

As part of NIHR Newcastle BRC core theme the post will provide operational management and oversight and report to the NIHR Newcastle BRC Chief Operating Officer and upwards to the NIHR Newcastle BRC Director.

You will have excellent operational and project management skills with a track record of successful delivery with multiple partners. You will be comfortable building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders and experience of working at strategic level with multiple partners. A background in Higher Education or research is not essential. We are interested in your transferrable skills experience in delivering operational excellence and how you would support the delivery of this important award.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. The position is available immediately and is offered on a part time basis (0.5 FTE).

Informal enquiries are welcomed. To discuss this role further please contact the Chief Operating Officer of the NIHR Newcastle BRC Martin Dixon via e-mail

This role is fixed term until September 2027.

• As a senior Professional Service leader support the COO with the day-to-day operations and how they meet strategic objectives fostering a culture of service excellence across the NIHR Newcastle BRC
• Develop enhance and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders of the BRC including academics clinicians researchers and staff across the University partnering NHS Trusts and the NIHR
• Provide advice and support to the Director COO and broader leadership team including on achievement of priorities goals and milestones
• Facilitate effective working across the BRC Core Theme working with the BRC COO and BRC Research Programme Manager to ensure a co-ordinated and efficient support service is provided across the BRC
• Oversee the delivery of key cross cutting areas including Communications Research Capacity Development Research Inclusion and Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement by managing and overseeing the operations colleagues including recruitment and selection performance management identifying development needs mentoring review and rewarding colleagues. Providing advice to the senior management team on people matters and liaising with People Services (HR) as appropriate
• Work with the Communications Manager to establish and ensure effective communication mechanisms within the Centre and beyond. Support with the BRC Research Programme Manager with production of the BRC annual report to the NIHR
• Support the BRC Leadership Team in representing the Centre at meetings as appropriate
• Oversee the organisation of BRC Executive Strategy Group and External Advisory Group meetings and other appropriate committees / group meetings
• Represent the BRC at internal and external meetings as required
• Support other BRC activity as required.
• Deputise for the BRC Chief Operating Officer as required

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of effective and successful leadership with a proven track record of leading with clear direction and supporting people to fulfil their potential. Significant experience of developing operational and strategic plans and associated resource planning
• Significant experience of managing change and supporting people to make transitions
• Success in working with and providing authoritative advice to senior colleagues
• Proven experience of building teams who work collaboratively and flexibly and are accountable for delivering excellent service
• Intellectual capacity and strong influencing skills in complex stakeholder environments getting buy in to policy and strategy and to facilitate changes in behaviours and direction at both a strategic and operational level across organisational boundaries
• Proven high level decision making and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to undertake initiatives priorities and plan appropriately within a strategic framework. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to write accurately concisely and appropriately for a range of audiences
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A basic understanding of scientific and clinical terminology that underpins translational research

• Knowledge of research environment in either NHS and / or HEI
• Knowledge and understanding of the external environment within which NIHR Newcastle BRC operates
• Experience of managing large and complex programmes of research in a research environment

• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Able to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
• Ability to motivate others particularly outside of the immediate working environment
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities
• Ability to make decisions independently in managing a complex research programme but also know when to seek wider input
• Ability to handle conflict in a timely and effective way bringing situations to speedy resolution
• Engages others communicates with colleagues effectively and can persuade and influence others
• Works in partnership with others and has exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrates resilience to the demands of the role and pace of change and can manage criticism and challenge
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect

• Qualified to Degree level and / or with significant relevant management and leadership experience and proven success in developing and contributing to the development of strategy

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID : 28627

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 47389 - 50253

We are partnering with a leading player in the technology and services sector to find a skilled Operations Manager who can bring both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to their growing organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about building operational excellence

This is a hybrid role to be based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

• Lead day-to-day operational and delivery functions to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business goals.
• Drive the execution and delivery of projects and services within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and frameworks to enhance performance and growth.
• Manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership to ensure service excellence.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to organizational transformation.

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in operations, service delivery, or project management.
• Demonstrated success in people management and leadership of cross-functional teams .
• Strong knowledge of governance and delivery frameworks (Agile, ITIL, etc.).
• Proven ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at senior level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field (postgraduate qualification such as an MBA is advantageous).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• R1,000,000 – R1,400,000 CTC per annum , depending on experience

Summary

SUMMARY : About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our cold storage facility. This role is central to ensuring goods move efficiently in and out of the warehouse, while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational standards. You’ll oversee warehouse staff, team leaders, and system operators, working closely with the General Manager and cross-functional departments to deliver operational excellence.

• Lead all inbound & outbound warehouse operations and enforce cold chain protocols.
• Ensure accurate use of the Warehouse Management System (Igloo) and reporting tools (Monday.com).
• Manage, mentor, and develop warehouse teams, fostering a strong performance culture.
• Track KPIs, conduct daily stand-up meetings, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Compliance, IT, Facilities, and L&D to ensure seamless operations.
• Enforce OHS Act, FSSC 22000 standards, and security protocols.
• Support compliance and audit readiness through proactive risk management.
• Oversee facility costs, budgets, inventory control, and loss prevention.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, auditors, and union representatives.

• 5–7 years’ experience in warehouse / operations (cold storage preferred).
• Proven leadership of teams (10+ employees) in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of cold chain logistics, WMS, and operational compliance.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgets and cost control.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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