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A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will ensure production efficiency, uphold quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and an ability to manage cross-functional teams.
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Centurion
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee daily operations in our manufacturing and mechanical engineering facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Production and Operations Oversight:
·Manage and optimize day-to-day production operations to ensure output, quality, and delivery targets are consistently met.
·Ensure adequate resourcing (manpower, equipment, and materials) for smooth project implementation.
·Ensure the workshop adheres to approved production plans and schedules.
·Ensure site readiness and alignment with project requirements before production begins.
·Develop and maintain detailed task lists and production schedules in collaboration with the team.
·Ensure daily and weekly production reports are completed, reviewed, and submitted.
·Escalate any major challenges or risks to project delivery to the CEO.
·Review technical drawings and ensure all production is carried out in accordance with approved designs.
·Provide hands-on technical support to the workshop team and resolve manufacturing issues as they arise.
·Check with stores for the availability of consumables and fasteners prior to project initiation.
·Estimate and allocate appropriate manpower hours for each project.
·Set up a production planning team to schedule and prioritize jobs effectively.
Team Leadership:
Supply Chain Coordination:
·Coordinate with procurement on materials availability and updates. Project team responsibility?
·Regularly follow up with procurement for updates on critical project items. Project team responsibility?
·Ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects to clients, including coordination of logistics.
Health & Safety Compliance:
Quality Assurance:
·Follow up on quality issues and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Budget & Cost Control:
Project Management:
·Continuously assess project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
·Make executive decisions during project execution to avoid delays or disruptions.
Reporting & Metrics:
Qualifications:
Key Competencies:
If you meet the requirements, please email your CV and academic supporting documents to Patience@afrinov.co.za by 12:00 pm, 14 July 2025.