Senior Plant Operations Leader - Mining (Hybrid)
Placements24
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Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to oversee daily plant performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate with maintenance, logistics, and sales, and drive efficiency and cost control in a hybrid setting.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Operations Management, 8+ years in ops, with 3+ years in leadership, plus proven mining/heavy industry experience; ERP
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Mining) or Operations Management.
- 8+ years in operations management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in heavy industrial or mining sectors and strong budgeting skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant operations including production, maintenance, logistics, and safety.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and environmental policies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance operations team.
- Manage equipment maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Control inventories of parts, materials, and finished goods.
- Track KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with sales and technical teams to meet client needs.
- Oversee budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job description
Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to oversee daily plant performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate with maintenance, logistics, and sales, and drive efficiency and cost control in a hybrid setting.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Operations Management, 8+ years in ops, with 3+ years in leadership, plus proven mining/heavy industry experience; ERP
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