Reports To:
General Manager

Minimum Qualification

  • Business Management diploma/degree or Equivalent
  • C & CI Level III Concrete and higher
  • Grade 12
  • SHREQ Qualification,
  • Good managerial and communication skills.

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in multiple Plant Management
  • Must be able to develop and following budgets; managing and developing personnel; oversee and continuously improving operations

Duties

  • Work closely with Financial Controller regarding finance related matters
  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing Team about sales and potential projects within the assigned area(s)
  • Work closely with Human Resources Manager to ensure compliance in all area of human resources that affect our business and our staff
  • The comprehensive goal of the Area Manager and primary objective is to maintain and/or help create an organized and efficient work environment for servicing our customer base.
  • The Area Manager reports directly to the General Manager Readymix
  • The responsibilities of this position are accomplished either directly or through subordinates.
  • Bottom line EBITDA responsibility of the region.

The major areas of primary responsibility are as follows
Operations

  • Correct allocation of resources in the region
  • Action plans to ensure high availability with min breakdowns
  • Resolve customer issues and complaints.
  • Continuously work to improve sales, customer service and profitability within the region
  • Ensure basic SANS concrete specifications for mixing of concrete are adhere to and company best practises are followed.

Equipment

  • Oversee plant and equipment in region
  • Ensure that preventive maintenance is performed, and that plants and equipment meet the company expectations for maintenance and cleanliness
  • Ensure proper placement of equipment in assigned area

Materials

  • Ultimately responsible for raw material stock and assets with the help of Plant Supervisors
  • Schedule and maintain appropriate inventory levels at all assigned locations including but not limited to cement, aggregates, admixtures, parts, supplies and retail supply inventory

Safety, Environment & Human Resources

  • Ensure that all employees are working in a safe and professional manner
  • Ensure that all plants and equipment are of free of safety hazards
  • Ensure that all team members are environmentally responsible both on and off company property
  • Foster an environment that promotes safety, professionalism and teamwork

Administration & Other Duties

  • Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and growth of subordinate managers, includes thorough, accurate and timely written performance evaluations
  • Ensure that subordinate managers are adhering to the standards set by the company.
  • Paperwork, deadlines and reporting duties are as important as the operational duties expected of them.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary

Desired Skills:

  • Plant Management
  • Budgets
  • Developing staff
  • Improving operations

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

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