FMCG Operations Leader - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production, supply chain, logistics, and quality control in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will lead a dedicated operations team, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with procurement, sales and marketing to align operations with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in operations management with FMCG exposure.
• Proven track record of improving operations and reducing costs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Lead the operations team with training and performance management.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and marketing to align operations with business goals.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

FMCG experience

Supply chain

Logistics

Quality management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production, supply chain, logistics, and quality control in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will lead a dedicated operations team, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with procurement, sales and marketing to align operations with business goals.