Hybrid Project Manager — Industrial Operations & Lean

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Training in advanced manufacturing and

Project management training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee strategic operational improvements in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires handling industrial projects, optimizing production processes, and implementing new operational strategies while coordinating with engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

The position emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence, with a hybrid work model balancing on-site leadership and remote coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' project management experience in manufacturing/heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and engineering tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model balancing on-site and remote coordination.
• Experience managing project budgets and resources in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of industrial engineering and operational improvement projects.
• Develop project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and staff.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement effective solutions.
• Oversee new manufacturing technologies and lean initiatives.
• Manage risks and ensure timelines and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with stakeholders and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee strategic operational improvements in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires handling industrial projects, optimizing production processes, and implementing new operational strategies while coordinating with engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

The position emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence, with a hybrid work model balancing on-site leadership and remote coordination.