Executive Chemical Operations Leader | Safety, Lean & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Significant bonus potential

Company car

Generous PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Chemical Operations Manager to lead production, safety and quality across departments. The role oversees budgeting, process optimization and compliance in a senior, strategic capacity.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor teams, and ensure safety systems are robust while supporting profitable operations. A strong engineering background with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing ops with 3+ years in management.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of chemical production departments; meet targets.
• Develop and manage operational budgets; control costs.
• Implement safety and environmental management systems.
• Lead and mentor production teams; foster high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean or Six Sigma.
• Ensure product quality meets regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Process Safety

Quality Management

ERP Systems

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Chemical Operations Manager to lead production, safety and quality across departments. The role oversees budgeting, process optimization and compliance in a senior, strategic capacity.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor teams, and ensure safety systems are robust while supporting profitable operations. A strong engineering background with leadership is essential.