Manufacturing Operations Lead - Efficiency & TPM

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks an experienced Operations Manager to drive production efficiency and maintain quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead high-performing teams, implement TPM and GMP standards, manage planning, procurement and costs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and budgeting, with a strong focus on delivering quality products to the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with strong operations exposure.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with GMP/quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage factory operations to achieve production, efficiency, quality, and profitability targets.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute production schedules to ensure manufacturing objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and maintain high product quality standards.
• Monitor operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to reduce waste and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement and TPM initiatives to enhance productivity and equipment reliability.
• Manage factory planning, procurement, inventory, and consumables to optimize resources and control costs.
• Analyze production data, prepare accurate reports, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support new product development through factory trials and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and develop teams through workforce planning, performance management, training, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Production leadership

TPM expertise

GMP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks an experienced Operations Manager to drive production efficiency and maintain quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead high-performing teams, implement TPM and GMP standards, manage planning, procurement and costs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and budgeting, with a strong focus on delivering quality products to the market.