Industrial Operations Manager - Centurion, South Africa - Virbac

Virbac

Verified Company

Centurion, South Africa

6 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.
Responsible for all aspects of Production (inhouse and third party contractors), Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and ancillary activities to ensure compliance, high quality products are available to the market timeously and at the best cost, to meet forecasted demand. Responsible for site maintenance, safety and security.

Area of responsibility 1:
Management of People

Main activities:

Propose resource requirements and appropriate organizational structure to meet the strategic missions, critical success factors and business outcomes for the department
Manage and supports the recruitment of staff with the right experience, competencies and fit with the Virbac culture
Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to direct reports in order to ensure they meet the expectations of performance, and to develop and support them in their role
Ensure the implementation of: proper performance definition (job description and objectives) evaluation (regular feedback, annual performance review and other appropriate performance management measures) reward and recognition training and development processes (Individual development plans as appropriate)
Ensure the communication and understanding of the company's vision, values, culture and strategy, and fosters a positive, motivating working environment for all employees
Assist in the implementation of programs to improve employee and team performance, satisfaction and retention.
Contribute to succession planning
Encourage and facilitates interdepartmental team work
Ensure the department proactively participates in all environmental, health and safety initiatives and complies with required policies and standards

Expected results:
To create, develop and retain an aligned, high performing, motivated team of people to achieve the desired outcomes of the department through coaching, mentoring, management, training and development to maximize the potential of the Industrial Operations team

Area of responsibility 2:
Execution of the Strategic Industrial Operations Plan

Main activities- Develop and implement an industrial operations strategic plan aligned to the Group strategic plan.- Ensure that the strategic plan is aligned to global and regional priorities.- Ensure that an appropriate organisational structure is in place in order to meet output- requirements.- Assist in the preparation of Opex and Industrial cost budgets- Sourcing of raw materials contributing to improving COGS- Ensure the development of people to maximise their potential.

- Ensure that Industrial Operations activities are conducted within agreed budget

Expected Results:
To develop and maintain a strategy for the Industrial Operation department that is aligned to the organisational strategy (local and regional)

Area of responsibility 3:
Supply Chain Management

Main activities:

Maintain oversight and give guidance to Supply Chain Manager to:
Ensure that Sourcing and Purchasing activities are compliant with relevant legislation and deliver business efficiencies
Ensure that distribution and stock management is done within corporate guidelines and efficiently
Maintain inventory at appropriate levels and in good condition
Ensure that our customer service to the market is not compromised

Expected Results

To ensure that the supply chain management activities are aligned with organisational supply chain guidelines and relevant legislation while achieving supply chain efficiencies and targets

Area of responsibility 4:
Quality Compliance

Main activities:

Maintain oversight and give guidance to Quality Assurance Manager to:
Ensure that quality management systems are in place and maintained to ensure compliance with Marketing Authorizations and all legislation pertaining to cGMP
Ensure compliance with Pharmaceutical legislation/best practices
Ensure GMP status with SAHPRA is maintained
Support marketing and sales initiatives, both local and for export markets,by ensuring local facility remains compliant with cGM

Expected Results

To ensure systems are in place and maintained to ensure compliance with Marketing Authorizations and all legislations