The Secondary Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all
secondary manufacturing activities, ensuring that grinding, process operations, and special
products are delivered safely, on time, to quality standards, and in line with production
priorities. The role combines hands-on leadership with planning, problem-solving, and
continuous improvement in a medium manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
Lead, supervise, and motivate the Secondary Operations team, including Grinding and
Special Products.
Allocate labour and resources to meet daily and weekly production plans.
Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to operators.
Conduct performance reviews and support skills development and cross-training.
Promote a positive, disciplined, and safety-focused working culture.
Production & Planning
Execute the production plan for secondary operations in line with customer requirements
and production schedules.
Coordinate closely with the Production Manager and other team leaders to manage
priorities and workflow.
Monitor output, efficiency, and downtime, taking corrective action where required.
Ensure smooth handover between primary manufacturing and secondary operations.
Quality & Process Control
Ensure all secondary operations meet internal and...