Plant Operations Manager

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Minimum Qualifications BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering GCC Factories advantageous Additional qualifications in HSE, Risk Management, or Production Management advantageous Key Requirements 10+ years' experience within a chemical process plant or continuous-process manufacturing environment Extensive production and operations management experience Proven ability to improve processes and challenge the status quo Experience as a Section 16.2 Appointee Strong understanding of process operations, plant optimisation, and operational risk management Extensive experience developing and maintaining operational policies, procedures, and HSE documentation Demonstrated leadership experience managing production and operations teams Strong knowledge of production planning, process performance monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Key Responsibilities Lead and manage daily plant operations to ensure safe and efficient production Drive continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and cost optimisation initiatives Fulfil responsibilities associated with the Section 16.2 legal appointment Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements Develop, review, and maintain operational procedures, policies, and work instructions Monitor plant performance and implement strategies to improve throughput, reliability, and efficiency Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action programmes Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams Support plant expansion projects, commissioning activities, and operational readiness programmes Build and develop a high-performance operations culture Ideal Industry Background Candidates from the following industries will be highly regarded: Chemical Manufacturing Petrochemical Processing Industrial Gas Production Speciality Chemicals Energy & Utilities Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Mining & Mineral Processing Continuous-Process Manufacturing What We're Looking For We're looking for a leader who combines strong production management capability with a hands-on approach to plant operations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving operational performance, strengthening HSE culture, and implementing meaningful changes that challenge the status quo and deliver measurable results. For more information, contact: Siphelele Mzongwana Recruitment Consultant 📧 🔗 If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for consideration for future opportunities.