Operations Lead

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage daily operations at their Centurion facility. The role emphasizes driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team to achieve targets in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will understand operational workflows, logistics, and supply chain principles, with a track record of improving efficiency and safety. A high school diploma is required, and a related degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Lead or similar supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of operations management principles and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement improvements.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics management.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations activities, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of operational staff to meet performance targets.
• Implement and enforce operational policies and procedures to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, challenges, and upcoming priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations management

Logistics

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

Related field degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Lead to manage and optimize daily operations at their facility in Centurion . This role is critical for ensuring smooth and efficient execution of all operational processes, from logistics to team management. You will be responsible for driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of operational workflows and a passion for leading teams to achieve collective goals in a challenging and rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations activities , ensuring smooth workflow and productivity.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of operational staff to meet performance targets.
• Implement and enforce operational policies and procedures to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, challenges, and upcoming priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Operations Lead or similar supervisory role in an operational environment.
• Strong understanding of operations management principles and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement improvements.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics management.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Paid time off and company-provided benefits.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.