Operations Director - Automotive Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Top-tier retirement fund

Extensive leave allowance

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality, supply chain and facilities. You will drive strategic initiatives, oversee budgeting and capex, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of automotive manufacturing leadership, deep Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong financial acumen. You will mentor senior leaders and propel profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, engineering, or operations management.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably automotive.
• Proven success in managing large-scale facilities and complex supply chains.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility and budget management.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all manufacturing operations, including production, quality, supply chain, logistics, and facilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and on-time delivery.
• Oversee budgeting, P&L management, and capital expenditure planning for the operations division.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Mentor senior managers and department heads to build a high-performance culture.
• Optimize supply chain and inventory management to reduce costs and improve service.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to address deviations.
• Champion adoption of new technologies within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L management

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's degree in business/admin/engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality, supply chain and facilities. You will drive strategic initiatives, oversee budgeting and capex, and ensure regulatory compliance in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of automotive manufacturing leadership, deep Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong financial acumen. You will mentor senior leaders and propel profitability and growth.