Chief Operating Officer
The Talent Barn
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operational Strategy: Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for streamlining operations and implementing best practices to maximize productivity and reduce costs
- Supply Chain Management: Oversee the management of the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of products and services
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality standards across all operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer expectations
- Performance Monitoring: Implement systems to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular reports to the executive team and making recommendations for improvement
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement technology solutions to optimize operations, enhance automation, and improve decision-making processes
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks to operations and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity and resilience
- Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach throughout the organization, driving initiatives to enhance the overall customer experience and satisfaction
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and engineering, to align operational objectives with overall business goals
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years experience within a similar operations field
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the motor industry, with a track record of success in driving operational excellence and business growth
- Strong understanding of motor industry dynamics, including manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and regulatory requirements
- Exceptional strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve results
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
- Proficiency in technology utilization for operations optimization, including ERP systems, data analytics tools, and automation solutions
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities
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