Operations Manager - Hiring Immediately

We are hiring an expert Operations Manager to join our incredible team at Finovate People in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Growing your career as a Full Time Operations Manager is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, persuasion and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Operations Manager at Finovate People today!

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a company in the agricultural industry situated in Stellenbosch , is looking for an Operations Manager to join their team.

Description:

Role objective:

Expanding the business nationally through increasing the client base, delivering good quality work at an efficient pace, and keeping costs to a minimum. Ensure a motivational work culture is created for employees.

Key responsibilities:

Operational:

• Draft and communicate operational plan and ensure it is executed accordingly by the teams.
• Co-ordination of all operational activities and departments to ensure smooth running of the day- to-day activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements/other improvements to increase efficiency and quality of work.

Marketing:

• Identify and peruse new clients.
• Build relationships with current and potential clients.
• Identify any other opportunity to market the company’s current services/products or new areas for the company to expand in.

Team management:

• Oversee monthly stock takes, analyse results and ensure sufficient stock levels at all times.
• Draft and implement employee motivation plan and ad hoc initiatives.
• Performance management of team according to performance management system.
• Manage staff compliment and recruit new staff to ensure company is correctly resourced.
• Draft staff schedules and allocate teams to clients.
• Ensure effective team communication.
• Ensure staff is well trained on technical skills, people matters and company policies.

Financial management:

• Review financial statements and other financial data.
• Prepare, control, and track operational budget.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives to improve company profitability.
• Record keeping of individual expenses according to company procedures.
• Approve and allocate expenses to correct cost centers / costings.
• Approving of quotes.

General:

• Assist Managing director with any other task.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s Operating procedure as well as Health and safety procedures and ensure their team adheres to these.
• Any other reasonable task required by company.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in agriculture or a relevant field.
• Code B Driver’s license.
• Good physical health.
• Previous experience in managing teams.
• Previous experience in managing budgets and other financial exposure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good planning and organizing skills, as well as project management skills.

General:

• This role reports to the Managing Director.
• Travel will be required.
• Long working hours.
• The Assistant Operations Manager / Branch Manager reports to this role.

Area: Stellenbosch.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Salary package: R40 000 – R50 000 per month.

Benefits: Company vehicle provided plus diesel.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.

Benefits of working as a Operations Manager in Stellenbosch, Western Cape:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package