How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
VitalAire National Industrial Manager will be accountable for the safe and reliable running of all Homecare operations in South Africa. Through strong and engaging leadership over his/her team, he/she will be committed to increasing the satisfaction of our patients and doctors through improved reliability and innovation brought to the South African Homecare Operations. The incumbent's ability to motivate, engage and lead the performance of the team will be key to becoming a stronger actor in the market, well recognized by external stakeholders, especially Hospitals, Medical Aids, National Treasury and Departments of Health. He/She will ensure alignment with the Be Act Engage program to leverage HR performance and improve the satisfaction of patients and healthcare professionals and that HR policies are adhered to in the operations department.
Responsible for major processes of logistics, supply chain (Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Cleaning, Disinfection and Inventory Management). Responsible for ensuring that all VitalAire operations are running efficiently, reliably and safely by developing and implementing appropriate processes and procedures. Work closely with the Management Committee to ensure business requirements are met.
Monitors efficiency of distribution and service supply in Home Healthcare business. Suggest and implement strategies to improve efficiency, safety and reliability of distribution operations (new processes, new tools) and service provision to customers. Identify improved methods, systems, technologies, etc. to maximize efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
Support Sales growth by working closely and proactively with the commercial teams. Coordinate and facilitate a program of 'continuous improvement' through the implementation of effective KPIs and other projects and responsibilities as delegated by the Managing Director.
Ensure that corporate policies as well as safety and service standards are maintained in all VitalAire operations and responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies within the area of responsibilities. Ensure effective inventory management and purchasing control systems are in place. Promote a safety culture within the company and with contractors ensuring that facilities are in compliance with applicable regulatory, subsidiary and group HSE requirements.
Manage the implementation and alignment of contractual, regulatory, and company policies, systems, processes and objectives and ensure that the field teams can effectively deliver a high quality service to patients, thanks to the adequate service functions organized transversally, such as planning, asset management, training. Operate in accordance with, and comply with, the AL Group's Industrial Management system located under the Health, Safety, Environment and Industrial Management Systems section of the Bluebook.
Are you a MATCH?
Educational requirements
Bachelor's Degree/BSC Business Management or Engineering
Experience
8-10 years experience in Logistics Management or Industrial Operations
People Management
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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