46 Senior Operations Manager jobs in Pretoria

A vacancy exists for an Operations Manager at Medipost Pharmacy Production Department in Gezina, Pretoria. The purpose of the role is to manage the processing of funded prescriptions, ensuring professional service is provided to Medipost customers within SLA requirements and business expectations.

Operations and Quality Performance

1. Must have a professional impact and ability to build a performing team easily.
2. Professional interaction with other internal departments.
3. Manage Production Managers to ensure compliance with Medipost Pharmacy and GPP rules.
4. Ensure adherence to all Service Level Agreements.
5. Manage all statuses in the business from status 70 to status 95 in accordance with SLAs and Business SOPs.
6. Manage daily influx of WIP.
7. Maintain and provide input regarding SOPs to ensure standardized business process execution.
8. Manage the Oncology and Special Meds areas to ensure proper and effective processing of prescriptions.
9. Monitor personnel statistics and reporting through the Production Managers.
10. Assist staff and managers with general queries.
11. Provide accurate and quick responses to other departmental queries and diligence with follow-up work within SLA requirements.
12. Positively contribute to a motivated team of high-performing staff and maintain a positive working environment.
13. Conduct interviews to identify the best possible candidates within the company transformation strategy.
14. Ensure proper handling of necessary disciplinary actions.

Process Management

1. Ensure SLA adherence on or above 99% at all times.
2. Manage the Oncology and Special Meds departments to meet patient and practice expectations.
3. Specify quality requirements and implement processes to monitor and maintain excellent standards.
4. Manage output per department and monitor performance.
5. Assist with optimizing Stock Management and Controls.
6. Ensure Health and Safety as per Policy is applied in the division.
7. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations.

General Management

1. Analyze complaints and implement processes to ensure compliance with Company Policies, SOPs, and guidelines as per the South African Pharmacy Council.
2. Determine in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
3. Assess client requirements and ensure they are met.
4. Set client service standards and implement controls and checks.
5. Compile and present managerial and technical reports in applicable forums.
6. Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality of processes in Production.
7. Manage expenses with reference to vacancy budgets and other operational expenses.
8. Direct objectives to maximize profitability.
9. Manage Monthly Targets by ensuring capacity and applicable time allocations.
10. Optimize utilization of operational capacity to ensure SLA adherence.
11. Conduct capacity planning and budget setting for the financial year.
12. Maintain a close working relationship with other operational heads to ensure new projects are planned and implemented as expected.
13. Ensure and maintain a good working relationship with all departments in the Medipost Group.
14. Conduct risk management through analyzing processes, employee behavior, and general operations.
15. Ensure the Production area complies with housekeeping standards.
16. Ensure all processes within the Production area comply with GPP.

People Management

1. Apply Change Management to ensure proper and effective implementation of Business Strategies and Goals.
2. Manage Production Managers and their respective departments in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures, as well as relevant SOPs.
3. Work closely with the Human Resource Department to ensure proper and appropriate employee engagements.
4. Monitor the quality control processes daily to ensure a reduction in errors and service failures.
5. Determine training needs and liaise with MTA to ensure employee upskilling.
6. Conduct service failure analysis, identifying root causes and employee engagements.
7. Build and develop a positive team.
8. Identify and develop high-potential individuals.
9. Implement succession planning through upskilling of employees.
10. Ensure staff retention ratio complies with company standards.

Minimum Requirements

• B Pharm
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management
• Registered at SAPC
• Strategic Management skills

“Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions. Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace.”

Closing Statement:

“We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills; the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Should you not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful.”

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Atterbury Property (Pty) Ltd would like to announce a vacant position in the capacity of: OPERATIONS MANAGER in PRETORIA .

Property Administration:

1. Budgeting & Expense Control
2. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Building/Precinct.
3. Oversees leasing contracts, procures services, handles third party hard service contracts, and directs maintenance procedures.
4. Implements departmental policies & procedures and ensures that all operations are in accordance with established health and safety regulations as per the directives of senior personnel.
5. Visit assets as per requirements to conduct operational assessments.
6. Manage and execute emergency and day-to-day maintenance items.
7. Manage all soft services like cleaning, security, landscaping, waste, parking, and all related services.
8. Housekeeping inspections in accordance with PMP and checklist program provided.
9. OHS Act inspections and compliance.
10. Reinstatement/Beneficial Occupation/Vacant inspections and the filling of all required documentation.
11. Energy Management: BMS (Business Management System), Demand Management Systems, fully understand meter readings and do meter audits, and understand municipal accounts e.g., rates/waste (including electrical/water/sanitation expenses and recoveries as well as council tariffs).
12. Responds to emergency call outs and be on call/standby when required.
13. Manage Tenant Installations, Revamps, Upgrades and Planned Preventative Maintenance projects.

2. Experience / Knowledge / Requirements:

1. Grade 12 with minimum 5-year relevant working experience.
2. Excellent leadership abilities.
3. Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
4. Strong problem-solving skills.
5. Good communications skills.
6. Ability to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.

CV’s can be sent to by 14 April 2025. Please use OPERATIONS MANAGER in the subject line and include your current/expected salary.
Note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Operations Manager – Pretoria FMCG

An opportunity has become available for a seasoned Operations Manager to lead the logistics and distribution operations at a newly established Distribution Centre.

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership position within a fast-paced FMCG environment , requiring a dynamic individual with deep expertise in transport, warehousing, and distribution . The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety standards , and managing a unionised workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of transport and warehousing functions
• Lead and develop high-performing teams in a unionised setting
• Ensure compliance with FSSC and general audit standards
• Manage and optimise operational budgets with precision
• Drive continuous improvement and system efficiency

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification with Honours or Postgraduate degree (compulsory)
• 10 years plus in a senior operations or logistics management role
• Strong knowledge of FMCG logistics , food safety, and distribution
• Proven experience in people management and union engagement
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems acumen
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

Atterbury Property (Pty) Ltd would like to announce a vacant position in the capacity of: OPERATIONS MANAGER in PRETORIA . Property Administration: Budgeting & Expense Control Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Building/Precinct. Oversees leasing contracts, procures services, handles third party hard service contracts, and directs maintenance procedures. Implements departmental policies & procedures and ensures that all operations are in accordance with established health and safety regulations as per the directives of senior personnel. Visit assets as per requirements to conduct operational assessments. Manage and execute emergency and day-to-day maintenance items. Manage all soft services like cleaning, security, landscaping, waste, parking, and all related services. Housekeeping inspections in accordance with PMP and checklist program provided. OHS Act inspections and compliance. Reinstatement/Beneficial Occupation/Vacant inspections and the filling of all required documentation. Energy Management: BMS (Business Management System), Demand Management Systems, fully understand meter readings and do meter audits, and understand municipal accounts e.g., rates/waste (including electrical/water/sanitation expenses and recoveries as well as council tariffs). Responds to emergency call outs and be on call/standby when required. Manage Tenant Installations, Revamps, Upgrades and Planned Preventative Maintenance projects. 2. Experience / Knowledge / Requirements: Grade 12 with minimum 5-year relevant working experience. Excellent leadership abilities. Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities. Strong problem-solving skills. Good communications skills. Ability to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications. CV’s can be sent to by 14 April 2025. Please use OPERATIONS MANAGER in the subject line and include your current/expected salary. Note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A vacancy exists for an Operations Manager at Medipost Pharmacy Production Department in Gezina, Pretoria. The purpose of the role is to manage the processing of funded prescriptions, ensuring professional service is provided to Medipost customers within SLA requirements and business expectations. Operations and Quality Performance Must have a professional impact and ability to build a performing team easily. Professional interaction with other internal departments. Manage Production Managers to ensure compliance with Medipost Pharmacy and GPP rules. Ensure adherence to all Service Level Agreements. Manage all statuses in the business from status 70 to status 95 in accordance with SLAs and Business SOPs. Manage daily influx of WIP. Maintain and provide input regarding SOPs to ensure standardized business process execution. Manage the Oncology and Special Meds areas to ensure proper and effective processing of prescriptions. Monitor personnel statistics and reporting through the Production Managers. Assist staff and managers with general queries. Provide accurate and quick responses to other departmental queries and diligence with follow-up work within SLA requirements. Positively contribute to a motivated team of high-performing staff and maintain a positive working environment. Conduct interviews to identify the best possible candidates within the company transformation strategy. Ensure proper handling of necessary disciplinary actions. Process Management Ensure SLA adherence on or above 99% at all times. Manage the Oncology and Special Meds departments to meet patient and practice expectations. Specify quality requirements and implement processes to monitor and maintain excellent standards. Manage output per department and monitor performance. Assist with optimizing Stock Management and Controls. Ensure Health and Safety as per Policy is applied in the division. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations. General Management Analyze complaints and implement processes to ensure compliance with Company Policies, SOPs, and guidelines as per the South African Pharmacy Council. Determine in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications. Assess client requirements and ensure they are met. Set client service standards and implement controls and checks. Compile and present managerial and technical reports in applicable forums. Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality of processes in Production. Manage expenses with reference to vacancy budgets and other operational expenses. Direct objectives to maximize profitability. Manage Monthly Targets by ensuring capacity and applicable time allocations. Optimize utilization of operational capacity to ensure SLA adherence. Conduct capacity planning and budget setting for the financial year. Maintain a close working relationship with other operational heads to ensure new projects are planned and implemented as expected. Ensure and maintain a good working relationship with all departments in the Medipost Group. Conduct risk management through analyzing processes, employee behavior, and general operations. Ensure the Production area complies with housekeeping standards. Ensure all processes within the Production area comply with GPP. People Management Apply Change Management to ensure proper and effective implementation of Business Strategies and Goals. Manage Production Managers and their respective departments in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures, as well as relevant SOPs. Work closely with the Human Resource Department to ensure proper and appropriate employee engagements. Monitor the quality control processes daily to ensure a reduction in errors and service failures. Determine training needs and liaise with MTA to ensure employee upskilling. Conduct service failure analysis, identifying root causes and employee engagements. Build and develop a positive team. Identify and develop high-potential individuals. Implement succession planning through upskilling of employees. Ensure staff retention ratio complies with company standards. Minimum Requirements B Pharm Minimum 5 years’ experience in Management Registered at SAPC Strategic Management skills “Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions. Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace.” Closing Statement: “We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills; the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Should you not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful.” #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

SUMMARY

As Operations Manager, you will lead the Hazelwood operations for Nature's Bakery on third shift. This is a critical leadership role for executing company plans and ensuring we model the company's core values. The role reports to the Plant Director and collaborates closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Human Resources, Finance, and IT teams. All shift operations employees will have a dotted line reporting structure into this role. This position is the first point of contact for shift-related matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conversion - Manage operating teams across multiple lines or technologies within a value stream during third shift, ensuring efficient conversion of materials into quality products safely and within budget. Manage a cross-functional team overseeing Activity Management, Machine rates, Maintenance, Engineering projects, and R&D improvements. Coordinate with HR to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
2. Nature's Bakery Operating System - Support and advocate for the site Daily Management System. Ensure all SOPs are current and lead CI teams and coordinate PM downtime.
3. Change Agent - Recommend and implement improvements in methods, equipment, systems, and organization. Collaborate with other departments to meet objectives.
4. Associate Advocacy - Manage associate relations, hiring, training, development, and motivation, promoting teamwork and accountability.
5. Food Safety and Product Quality - Ensure safe, defect-free products, owning HACCP training and quality initiatives.
6. Goal Setting and Measurement - Establish and monitor performance standards and goals, assist in budget development.
7. Troubleshooting - Oversee technical resources for equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
8. Communications - Maintain open communication channels and provide performance updates.
9. Technology Advancement - Advise on technological improvements to reduce costs and enhance quality.
10. Area and Value Stream Strategy - Participate in strategic planning for area and supply chain improvements.
11. Associate Development - Evaluate performance and create development plans aligned with career goals.
12. Personal Development - Stay current with managerial and technical skills and incorporate learning into development plans.
13. Site Management - Be prepared to act on behalf of the Plant Director in their absence, including crisis management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical experience in high-speed manufacturing.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with prioritization skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA in engineering, science, or related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in consumer products manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving expertise.
• FSMA/PCQI certifications.
• Experience with FDA/USDA audits and third-party certifications (SQF/AIB).
• Proficiency with ERP tools.
• Strong project management skills.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

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Our client is looking for an exceptional leader for the role of an Operations Manager. This individual needs to be driven by reaching targets and ensuring sales growth, coach and mentor their team to ensure targets are met, and drive operations in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
2. Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
3. Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
4. Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.
5. Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs.
6. Recruit, train and supervise staff.
7. Find ways to increase the quality of customer service.
8. Communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions.
9. Plan and review compensation actions.
10. Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
11. Prepare and complete action plans.
12. Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolve problems, complete audits, identify trends.
13. Forecast requirements, prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, initiating corrective actions.
14. Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements.
15. Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures.
16. Develop processes for receiving products etc.
17. Analyze and improve organizational process and workflow, employee, and space requirements, and implement changes.
18. Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
19. Meet or exceed operations expectations.
20. Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labour to revenues.
21. Responsible for all department managers and supervisors, with review/approval responsibility for all operations employees.
22. Manage relationships with key operations vendors.
23. Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
24. Communicate customer issues with the operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
25. Work closely with the CEO and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
26. Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings.
27. Continuously develop personal leadership, hiring, and training skills while ensuring the team is using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.
28. Maintenance of agreed customer service level for client retention and growth.
29. Continuously monitor service of team members to assure consistent delivery of quality service.
30. Implement AI and innovative lending processes for efficient lending solution provision.

Skills:

1. Ability to think outside the box, be open minded and combine ideas to find the best solutions.
2. Interact comfortably with a diverse group of people and forge mutually beneficial relationships with all stakeholders.
3. Conflict and people management.
4. Organized and dependable.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication that provides concise and relevant information.
6. Confident in presenting ideas and ways of working to team and other colleagues through facilitation of own prepared training.
7. Interpretation of data with an affinity for numbers in order to create logical and valuable analysis for decision making.
8. Making clear cut decisions at the right time with the appropriate amount of information while staying flexible and adjusting to changing factors, conditions and environments.
9. Able to cope with set-backs and to resist, absorb and recover from adversity or change.
10. Manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others.
11. High performer in a fast-moving and high-demand pressure environment, but also informal and non-hierarchical.
12. Negotiation skills and stress tolerance.
13. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.
14. Project Management and business management.
15. Financial and HR related acumen.
16. Reporting skills.

Qualifications:

1. Relevant tertiary degree (BCom/Business Management/LLB).
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial services institution.
3. Extensive experience in the credit industry in South Africa.
4. Full understanding of the National Credit Act and related Acts.
5. Full understanding of the end-to-end loan origination process.
6. Experience in setting incentives and promotions.

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• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand and product plans to achieve financial and growth and Profitability/GP
• Create, plan, manage and execute campaigns to achieve category and brand plans
• New Product development - Research and monitoring of market trends and competitor strategies, whilst driving the NPD process, ensuring success from concept to actual launch implementation Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts and ideas that are commercially viable
• PLM and Stock management, ensure efficient stock planning and stock movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations Department including:
• Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU
• Ensure sufficient promotional activity and innovation to drive required stock turn
• Ensure stock is cleared prior to ageing / expiry
• Manage product costing effectively within required purchasing and packaging parameters and partner and communicate/negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships with regards to Agreements, Processes and Business requirements
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant and appropriate for Exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients
• Project management
• Lead, manage and develop people within the Department
• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes
  
  

Recruiter:

People Dimension

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Date posted:

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand and product plans to achieve financial and growth and Profitability/GP
• Create, plan, manage and execute campaigns to achieve category and brand plans
• New Product development - Research and monitoring of market trends and competitor strategies, whilst driving the NPD process, ensuring success from concept to actual launch implementation Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts and ideas that are commercially viable
• PLM and Stock management, ensure efficient stock planning and stock movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations Department including:
• Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU
• Ensure sufficient promotional activity and innovation to drive required stock turn
• Ensure stock is cleared prior to ageing / expiry
• Manage product costing effectively within required purchasing and packaging parameters and partner and communicate/negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships with regards to Agreements, Processes and Business requirements
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant and appropriate for Exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients
• Project management
• Lead, manage and develop people within the Department
• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Strategic approach
• Creative problem solving
• A post Grade 12 (Degree or similar) qualification is a requisite and RPL will be taken into account
• A proven track record of at least 5 years in a similar role
• FMCG or luxury brand experience
• Strong Negotiating, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to coach, manage and grow people.
• Ability to deal with variety of people in a customer orientated, friendly manner
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills on office administrative packages (incl. Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP system
• Ability to agree and achieve deadlines and function in stressful environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
• Flexibility in respect of time and mobility
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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