Operations Manager

Job Specification (not totally inclusive)

• Leading employees within an area of responsibility to achieve organizational goals safely, within budget and at the required quality standards;
•  Identify and use leading indicators to avoid potential negative business performance and drive mitigating actions;
• Creating and coordinating action plans and preventative plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
• Promote Regional and Global alignment by ensuring that execution is aligned with all strategies, initiatives and plans including global business transformation;
• Promote the required culture by promoting and applying the “Komatsu Way” principles and standards;
• Manage production and control in line with production plans to satisfy sales and customer delight through on time delivery through a strategically developed plan;
• Provide stakeholders with relevant professional management reports;
• Ensure that the strategic production plan is followed for capacity, workload, productivity, absorption and OTD, and track compliance of the plan to Business targets from Financial Outlook;
• Develop, implement, communicate and maintain quality plans,
• Drive Zero harm and management of safety initiatives and projects in line with Global principles, objectives, and standards; and
• Management of Operational tasks such as safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people.

Minimum Skills required.

• Degree in Engineering and/or Manufacturing/Operations management or equivalent;
• A post graduate business or commercial qualification, whilst not essential, is desirable,
• A minimum of five years’ experience occupying a leadership position in an Engineering or Industrial environment;
• Must have experience working in a highly unionized environment;
• Solid  understanding of applicable legislation and regulatory requirements;
• Well-developed business acumen;
• Good report writing and presentation skills are mandatory;
• Advanced computer literacy, including MS Office package and SAP business system; and
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

Behavioral Competencies required.

• Ability to lead, embody and implement Komatsu Monozukuri Principles;
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to communicate, influence and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders;
• Ability to adjust processes and allocate resources effectively to respond to shifting market demands; and
• A strong sense of accountability, with the ability to inspire and guide teams to adopt the same attitude.