Hybrid Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Safety & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Operations Manager to lead our Rustenburg facility in North West, South Africa. You will drive production strategies, oversee manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and logistics, and guide a diverse team toward high performance in a hybrid on-site/remote setting.

The role demands a strong track record in large-scale operations, expertise in ISO 9001 and safety practices, and hands-on cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in manufacturing ops with 3+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, safety standards, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to hit production targets.
• Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Mentor supervisors and staff to drive high performance.
• Monitor KPIs to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage plant budget and optimize resources.
• Drive Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and sales.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and tech advances.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational management

Lean/Six Sigma

Budgeting

ISO 9001 knowledge

ERP proficiency

Team management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Operations Manager to lead our Rustenburg facility in North West, South Africa. You will drive production strategies, oversee manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and logistics, and guide a diverse team toward high performance in a hybrid on-site/remote setting.

The role demands a strong track record in large-scale operations, expertise in ISO 9001 and safety practices, and hands-on cost management.