AGM- Plant Operations

Work experience: 12+ years

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence. Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customers expectations, managing teams and projects across the business. Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritized and facilitated, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
o Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
o Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
o Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
o Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
o Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
o Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
o Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets
o Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
o Technical mindset
o An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures