Regional Manufacturing Ops Leader - Lean & Growth Impact

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Training programs

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Regional Operations Manager to oversee a manufacturing facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will drive operational excellence, lead a manufacturing team, implement lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across production.

Responsibilities include scheduling, workflow optimization, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and sales. A strong MES/ERP background and proven leadership are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations management with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and industrial safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling operating expenses.
• Proficiency with MES and ERP software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, workflow, and quality control.
• Ensure production targets are met for quantity, quality, and timeliness.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Manage the plant budget, control costs, and optimize resources.
• Lead, train, and motivate the manufacturing team with a culture of safety and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Oversee maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure readiness.
• Manage inventories of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods at Upington facility.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and sales to align production with business needs.
• Monitor and report key operational metrics and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Herramientas

MES software

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Regional Operations Manager to oversee a manufacturing facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will drive operational excellence, lead a manufacturing team, implement lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across production.

Responsibilities include scheduling, workflow optimization, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and sales. A strong MES/ERP background and proven leadership are essential.