Automotive Plant Operations Lead: Lean & CI

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Meal subsidies

Vehicle purchase program

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Plant Operations Manager in Pretoria. You will oversee daily plant operations, drive lean initiatives, manage schedules and resources, and lead a diverse team to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and high-volume automotive production, with excellent leadership and communication skills to liaise across engineering, quality and HR teams.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing operations management.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience and continuous improvement focus.
• Experience leading large production teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive production processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience with production planning software/ERP.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage daily plant operations, including production scheduling and resource allocation.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product quality.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance and uphold company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of supervisors and staff.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Oversee inventory management and supply chain coordination.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Manage capital expenditure projects for equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance and HR to ensure smooth operations.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

ERP systems

Production planning

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Plant Operations Manager in Pretoria. You will oversee daily plant operations, drive lean initiatives, manage schedules and resources, and lead a diverse team to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and high-volume automotive production, with excellent leadership and communication skills to liaise across engineering, quality and HR teams.