Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

Hire Resolve.Com; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is assisting organizations in South Africa with hiring experienced Manufacturing Supply Chain Professionals. These positions target mid- to senior-level candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, production, and supply chain management. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting team leadership. Successful candidates will receive benefits such as private health insurance, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training Development

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of South African manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, and logistics teams.

Skills

Manufacturing or Production Management

Supply Chain Management or Planning

Procurement or Strategic Sourcing

Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

WMS systems

MES systems

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing Supply Chain Professionals to join their South Africa–based operations.

These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and occupational health and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
• Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
• Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
• Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with OHS Act requirements, ISO standards, and internal quality and safety policies
• Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Manufacturing or Production Management
• Supply Chain Management or Planning
• Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
• Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
• Quality Engineering or Quality Management
• Strong understanding of South African manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
• Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced operational environments
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training Development