Operations Manager: F&T

Umbogintwini, KwaZ, ZALeadPosted Oct 21, 2026

Job description

Operation Manager – F&T AECI Industrial Chemicals Umbogintwini Purpose of the Job: Overseeing the operations of the Foundry and Timber Plant based in Umbogintwini Successful management of people, productivity, quality control, safety, environmental compliance and risk management Required Outputs: Functional Implement, improve and sustain processes to manage plant declared as a Major Hazardous Installation – achieving safe and reliable operations.

Accountable for legal and environmental compliance. Implement, improve and sustain all systems, processes, standards to responsibly lead a world class manufacturing facility. Lead and direct Sulphur Umbogintwini Team and other stakeholders. Embed quality standards such as ISO 9001; ISO 140001 & ISO 45001. Accountable for proactive and responsible plant asset life cycle following best practice and standards.

Proactive and responsible management of plant capital requirement expenditure and completion of capital expenditure applications responsible for operational performance of the plant Drive and embed operational excellence processes and initiatives across the plant. Lead all productivity efficiency initiatives across the plant.

Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives. Improve and embed financial stewardship including but not limited to fixed cost. Accountable for asset and plant development, maintenance and process. Accountable for people development, competency and talent management. Requirements; Qualifications and expertise required (must) Operations Management Qualification or Degree in Chemical Engineering or National Diploma / BTech Management Qualification will be an advantage.

Previous experience in a chemical plant. Previous experience with Resin operations will be an advantage. Previous management experience (Operations an advantage). Previous experience with critical Manufacturing Excellence processes will be an advantage Key Performance Indicators Safety Statutory Compliance Plant uptime – OEE and Utilisation Budget Control Meeting Production Targets Personal attributes: Competencies (skills, knowledge and Characteristics) Management Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Communication Skills Attention to Detail Skills Problem Solving Skills Safety Awareness Skills AECI respects your right to privacy.

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