Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations Leader

Boardroom Appointments

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced Operations Director to provide strategic leadership across a multi-site manufacturing environment. This senior executive role focuses on operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, continuous improvement, and sustainable business performance.

The successful candidate will direct manufacturing, engineering, quality, SHEQ, assets, technology and capital investment while guiding General Managers to ensure consistent performance across the network.

Qualifications

Relevant degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related discipline.
Significant senior leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading multiple manufacturing sites or large operational business units.
Experience leading General Managers or senior operational leaders.
Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, engineering, asset management and quality.
Proven experience developing and executing manufacturing strategy.
Strong practical knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Experience implementing and sustaining an Operations Management System (OMS) or equivalent manufacturing excellence system.
Significant capital investment and project governance experience. Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance, productivity, quality and cost.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
Provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing sites and ensure alignment of capacity, capability and production requirements.
Drive improvements in productivity, throughput, yield, OEE, quality, waste, reliability and manufacturing cost.
Own and continuously strengthen the Operations Management System (OMS), embedding it as the standard way of managing manufacturing performance.
Embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles across the organisation.
Drive standardisation of processes, operating practices, performance measures and problem-solving disciplines across sites.
Oversee quality strategy and governance, driving quality at source and reducing defects, rework, non-conformances and customer complaints.
Set the long-term engineering, asset reliability, maintenance and technology strategy.
Identify opportunities for automation and technology to improve manufacturing performance and competitiveness.
Develop and prioritise the Operations capital plan and provide governance over major capital projects.
Drive manufacturing cost optimisation and hold General Managers accountable for site budgets and financial performance.
Provide strategic direction for SHEQ performance and ensure operational, safety and environmental risks are effectively managed.
Lead and develop General Managers and the broader Operations leadership team.
Build organisational capability, succession plans and leadership depth across the Operations function.
Lead significant operational and organisational change initiatives.