Our partners, a leading holding company in the steel industry, manage multiple subsidiaries across Africa specializing in manufacturing, processing, and distribution. Committed to sustainability, the company transforms scrap metal into high-quality construction materials, supporting infrastructure growth across the continent.
They are currently hiring a Head of Operations for their facility in Ghana. The role is responsible for overseeing plant operations, including scrap processing, logistics, production, maintenance, HSE, and projects. This role ensures strategic alignment with company goals while maintaining operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all departments.
Responsibilities
- Strategy, Planning & Budgeting
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Lead business planning and budgeting for all operational departments
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Present growth plans and budgets to regional and group leadership
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Collaborate with department heads to define operational roadmaps and performance goals
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Track progress and course-correct where needed to achieve targets
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- Business Operations & Process Improvement
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Oversee and evaluate performance across production, logistics, maintenance, and HSE
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Monitor key KPIs and take corrective actions to ensure operational efficiency
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Guide teams in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing change initiatives
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Lead SOP implementation and ensure adherence to organizational best practices
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- Sales & Supply Chain Alignment
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Work closely with the Sales and SCM teams to ensure production planning aligns with sales demand
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Support teams in addressing planning, delivery, or production bottlenecks
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Represent operations in client meetings to better understand service expectations and needs
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Oversee special projects to improve supply chain and manufacturing processes
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- Finance & Cost Control
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Monitor operational budgets and cost targets
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Support negotiations and initiatives that optimize spending and reduce waste
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Maintain financial health and ensure budgetary compliance
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- People & Culture
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Lead and develop department heads and their teams, fostering a performance-driven culture
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Support recruitment, training, and talent development in alignment with HR and P&C strategies
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Monitor team engagement and implement initiatives to boost morale and retention
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Ensure safety, compliance, and ethical practices across departments
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- Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and internal policies
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Address non-compliance issues proactively in coordination with management
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Maintain a safe and compliant workplace environment
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in senior operations roles within manufacturing, preferably in steel or heavy industry
- Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes and operational strategy
- Knowledge of African industrial markets and economic dynamics is an advantage
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex plant operations
- Fluency in English required; local language proficiency or willingness to learn is a plus
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment
Location
- Ghana
Schedule
- Monday to Friday | 40 hours/week