Head of Operations - Multi-Site Production Excellence

PPC Recruitment; Mogale City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Recruitment is hiring a Head of Operations to lead and oversee multiple geographically dispersed production units. The role involves ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. You will closely engage with the Executive Team and other key stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and over 10 years of leadership experience, including 5 years at an executive level. Strong expertise in strategic planning and compliance with food safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in agricultural production or operations management.
• Minimum of 5 years at executive or senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-level strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple geographically dispersed production units.
• Ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence across the business.
• Drive integration between decentralized production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational management

Stakeholder management

Financial stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Operations Management, Engineering, or a comparable discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PPC Recruitment is hiring a Head of Operations to lead and oversee multiple geographically dispersed production units. The role involves ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. You will closely engage with the Executive Team and other key stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and over 10 years of leadership experience, including 5 years at an executive level. Strong expertise in strategic planning and compliance with food safety standards is essential.