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Clifford Cobers

Manager Operations
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Adept at spearheading operational improvements, I elevated team performance and customer satisfaction at SASCOC through strategic workflow planning and exceptional leadership. Leveraging SAP expertise and a proactive approach, I successfully enhanced productivity and reduced costs, underscoring my ability to drive significant business outcomes. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 19 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

SASCOC
Johannesburg
03.2009 - 03.2024
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.

Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Developed robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • To Manage SA teams to various gIe:s
  • Zone VI Games - Zambia / Zimbabwe
  • Olympic Games -Greece /London / Rio
  • Ensure all travel and accomodation arrangements is secured in advance.
  • DISPUTES:
  • To ensure that all disputes are and complaints is acknowledged
  • Keep updated register in this regard
  • Scrutinize all relevant documents and draft responses
  • Refer matters to legal advisors / Lawyers as and when required
  • To ensure that legal deadlines are met
  • Lease directly with all complainants / set up consultative meetings with Attorneys
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management

Wits Bussiness School
Johannesburg

Skills

Work flow planning

Cost reduction strategies

Risk analysis and management

SAP expertise

Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices

Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement

Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams

Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with Number years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach

Promoted to Job Title after Number years with the company

Fluent in Language

Purchasing and procurement

Complex problems analysis

Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures

Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers

Unsurpassed work ethic

Superb time management skills

Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management

Project Management

Natural leader

Report generation

Customer relations specialist

Employee relations and conflict resolution

Negotiation

Logistics Management

Operations management

Staff Management

Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels

Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes

Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success

Strong people Skills

Timeline

Operations Manager

SASCOC
03.2009 - 03.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management

Wits Bussiness School
Clifford CobersManager Operations