Hybrid Plant Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Executive training and leadership

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in Gauteng. You will drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and budget management, with a strong on-site presence and flexible remote planning.

Lead a diverse team, implement lean practices, coordinate with headquarters, manage capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering strategic targets for the automotive manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field; MBA desirable.
• 7+ years in plant or senior ops management in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale facilities.
• Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and safety.
• Develop strategic plans to meet targets, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of supervisors and employees.
• Manage plant budget and optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement with lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with corporate HQ on strategic initiatives and reporting.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

IATF 16949

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations in Gauteng. You will drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and budget management, with a strong on-site presence and flexible remote planning.

Lead a diverse team, implement lean practices, coordinate with headquarters, manage capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering strategic targets for the automotive manufacturing facility.