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EMEA Director of Production Operations & Excellence

Weir

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 150 000 - 210 000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Director – Production Operations in Johannesburg to lead and optimise their operations across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and strong leadership capabilities. Key responsibilities include overseeing production, enhancing operational reliability, and directing process and capital projects. This is an onsite role offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing programs
Career development opportunities
Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including senior leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management capability at a senior level.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing, maintenance, and process engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across EMEA facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products.
  • Implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies to maximise uptime.
  • Direct regional process engineering and capital investment plans.

Skills

Leadership
Manufacturing operations
Process engineering
SAP / ERP systems
Project management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations or Business Administration

Tools

SAP
Manufacturing planning tools
Job description
A global engineering firm is seeking a Director – Production Operations in Johannesburg to lead and optimise their operations across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and strong leadership capabilities. Key responsibilities include overseeing production, enhancing operational reliability, and directing process and capital projects. This is an onsite role offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
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