Operations Manager

Communicate Ct; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industrial services company in Durban is seeking an experienced operations leader. You will oversee daily operations, lead strategic initiatives, and enhance client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of industrial management experience, with strong leadership skills and knowledge of machining and fabrication. Candidates must be South African residents or hold a relevant work permit. Competitive compensation and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years industrial management experience with at least 4 years at senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of machining and fabrication processes.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of machining fabrication and site-based activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced operations leader with a solid background in machining fabrication and industrial services? Join a well-established team where your strategic insight and hands-on expertise will drive performance client satisfaction and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of machining fabrication and site-based activities
• Lead budgeting forecasting and strategic planning initiatives
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Engage with clients on technical scope timelines and deliverables
• Ensure efficient project execution across multiple teams
• Review and optimize operational processes for quality and productivity
• Collaborate with marketing and estimating to secure new work

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years industrial management experience with at least 4 years at senior level
• Extensive knowledge of machining and fabrication processes
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Experience in workshop operations and production planning
• Financial acumen and business performance tracking
• Effective communicator with strong client engagement skills
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Proven background in managing industrial engineering operations

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact MATTHEW LOUW on quoting the Ref : CTE027042.

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Key Skills

• Six Sigma
• Lean
• Management Experience
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analysis Skills
• Warehouse Management System
• Operations Management
• Kaizen
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Retail Management

Employment details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1