Operations Lead

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a proactive Operations Lead to boost efficiency at our client’s facility. You’ll oversee daily operations, drive process improvements, and lead a team to hit production and quality targets, ensuring smooth workflows across the operation.

This role offers a hybrid work setup and a clear path for professional growth, requiring a strong background in lean methods, leadership, and problem solving to elevate performance in a key regional hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations or production management.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operational activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions.
• Lead, train, and motivate the operational team to achieve performance goals.
• Manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal utilization.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records and generate performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Operations Lead to manage and enhance operational efficiency for their facility in Paarl. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, implementing process improvements, and leading a team to achieve production and quality targets. You will play a key part in optimizing workflows and ensuring the smooth functioning of the operational department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to drive operational excellence in a key regional hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operational activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions.
• Lead, train, and motivate the operational team to achieve performance goals.
• Manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure optimal utilization.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records and generate performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations or production management.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Flexible working arrangements.A supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement.