Growth-Driven Operations Leader | Hybrid Manufacturing

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing facility in a hybrid role. You will oversee production, allocate resources, and drive process improvements while building a high-performance team.

You will drive efficiency, uphold quality standards, manage budgets, and champion continuous improvement in a challenging, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Proven track record in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Hybrid work environment experience and relevant degree in Operations/Engineering/Business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet production goals and improve efficiency.
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure timelines are met.
• Lead and motivate the production team to sustain high performance.
• Implement and maintain stringent quality control throughout production.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation for maximum productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Supply chain management

Education

Degree in Operations Management or related

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing facility in a hybrid role. You will oversee production, allocate resources, and drive process improvements while building a high-performance team.

You will drive efficiency, uphold quality standards, manage budgets, and champion continuous improvement in a challenging, growth-focused environment.