Contractor - Operations Manager

Lubricant Blending And Maintenance Manager

Contract End Date - 30/09/2026

Responsible for carrying out all the blending, filling, scheduling, and maintenance and capital projects activities to properly execute the tasks compliantly as per OE expectations, customer demand, and in an appropriate, cost-effective way. Liaise with the LMP Manager to provide overall direction to the lubricant's facility setting strategic goals and executing initiatives. Establishes direction and visible leadership in the development and implementation of Operational Excellence (OE), including Health, Environment, Safety, Reliability, Efficiency, and Quality to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company's operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success. Champion's culture of Incident Free Operation by using the 10 Life Saving Behaviours as a core code of conduct.

Financial Perspective - Manage Opex and Capex forecast and spend within approved budgets

Customer Perspective - Ensure production KPI's are met through efficient plant operations to ensure product availability to service customer orders

Internal Processes - Ensure all agreed Safety and Operational KPI's and objectives are met. Establish & maintain communications with support functions as HR, IT & Finance.

People Management - Mentor team members to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations

Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management

Experience budgeting and forecasting

Familiarity with business and financial principles

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Outstanding organizational skills

Must have demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team of manufacturing workers.