Operations Manager

Communicate Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced individual to oversee daily operations in machining and fabrication. The role involves leading budgeting and strategic planning, engaging with clients, and driving operational improvements. Candidates must have at least 10 years of industrial management experience and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. South African residents or those with a relevant work permit are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years industrial management experience.
• At least 4 years at senior level.
• Proven background in managing industrial engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of machining and fabrication.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Engage with clients on technical scope and deliverables.
• Ensure efficient project execution across teams.

Skills

Industrial management experience

Knowledge of machining and fabrication

Leadership and people management

Workshop operations and production planning

Financial acumen

Client engagement skills

Operational improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

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 drivers license
• Proven background in managing industrial engineering operations
• Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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