FMCG Plant Operations Leader: Lean Excellence & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our client's FMCG plant in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive strategic planning, lean initiatives, safety compliance and operational excellence across production teams.

The role requires a proven track record managing large facilities, budgeting, and collaboration with supply chain and sales. A hybrid work schedule and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG operations management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Excellent leadership, planning and decision-making skills.
• Experience budgeting and managing costs.
• Food safety knowledge (HACCP, GMP) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Admin, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to meet goals and targets.
• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor operations team to sustain high performance.
• Implement lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and sales for end-to-end ops.
• Drive process and technology innovations to stay competitive.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior management.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety (HACCP/GMP)

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Operations Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our client's FMCG plant in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive strategic planning, lean initiatives, safety compliance and operational excellence across production teams.

The role requires a proven track record managing large facilities, budgeting, and collaboration with supply chain and sales. A hybrid work schedule and a competitive package are on offer.