Manufacturing Operations Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Relocation assistance

Autonomy and impact

Innovative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a Port Elizabeth production facility. The role entails overall operational performance, including planning, resource allocation, quality assurance, and team leadership.

You will drive efficiency, implement best practices, and align activities with strategic and financial goals. This senior position requires extensive industry experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering results in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Extensive manufacturing management experience.
• Strong production planning, supply chain, and quality management knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Proven budgeting and cost-control abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process, from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production targets, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and production staff, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Quality Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budgeting

People Management

Education

Engineering/Operations Management degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned and strategic Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead their production facility in Port Elizabeth. This senior role involves overall responsibility for the plant's operational performance, including production planning, resource allocation, quality assurance, and team leadership. You will drive efficiency, implement best practices, and ensure that all manufacturing activities align with the company's strategic objectives and financial goals. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for an experienced leader aiming to shape the future of a significant manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process, from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production targets, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and production staff, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in manufacturing management, with a proven track record of operational success.
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain, and quality management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control operational costs effectively.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• A relevant degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy in managing a key operational site.
• Opportunity to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and results.