Graduate Operations Lead - Paarl Factory Floor

Placements24; Graafwater; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, invites applications for a Graduate Operations Manager to support production, quality, and delivery. You will work hands-on on the factory floor with production teams, logistics, and quality control to drive improvements.

This role offers mentorship, extensive on-the-job training, and a clear path for career advancement in operations management within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and ensure targets are met.
• Support implementation of operational strategies and process improvements.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage supply chain logistics.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Supervise and train production staff.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement and other departments.
• Assist in budget management and cost control for operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

People management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, invites applications for a Graduate Operations Manager to support production, quality, and delivery. You will work hands-on on the factory floor with production teams, logistics, and quality control to drive improvements.

This role offers mentorship, extensive on-the-job training, and a clear path for career advancement in operations management within a dynamic manufacturing environment.