FMCG Operations Lead — Efficiency, Growth & Leadership

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Midrand location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee FMCG operations in Midrand. The role focuses on optimizing production planning, inventory control, and logistics while driving continuous improvement across supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution functions.

You will lead a team, implement cost-reduction initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with sales and procurement to align demand with supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, SCM, operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in operations management, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning, inventory, and logistics across FMCG operations.
• Implement strategies to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Lead and mentor operational staff to achieve high performance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations at the Midrand facility.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and procurement to forecast demand and strengthen supply resilience.
• Monitor KPIs and generate reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Forecasting demand

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee FMCG operations in Midrand. The role focuses on optimizing production planning, inventory control, and logistics while driving continuous improvement across supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution functions.

You will lead a team, implement cost-reduction initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with sales and procurement to align demand with supply.