Operations Manager

Dav; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee workflow, drive production, and ensure safety compliance. The role involves leadership in operational changes, design processes, and maintaining high-quality standards in product development. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in operations management and possess a relevant engineering degree.

Benefits

Innovative product development environment

Opportunity to lead impactful operational changes

Competitive compensation and growth potential

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in operations management (steel / electromechanical preferred).
• Hands-on production and design experience.
• Knowledge of ISO, SABS, labour law, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Organise workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Monitor and drive production to achieve deadlines and continuous improvement.
• Supervise and evaluate production personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Design & Product Development

Compliance

Maintenance & Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree / diploma in mechanical, electrical engineering or a related field

Trade Test Certification

Tools

MS Office

ERP & manufacturing systems

Job description

Permanent Production & Workflow Management

1. Organise workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
2. Monitor and drive production to achieve deadlines and continuous improvement.
3. Determine necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.).
4. Analyse budgets, control production costs, and identify waste.
5. Create and implement operational changes.
6. Focus on growing business through product/line changes.

Team Leadership & Performance

1. Liaise with managers to align on objectives.
2. Supervise and evaluate production personnel.
3. Define and implement production targets.
4. HR management and recruitment within operations.

Design & Product Development

1. Lead the design process for high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
2. Ensure continuous improvement in product quality.
3. Design for customer-specific applications and development.

Maintenance & Equipment

1. Schedule planned maintenance with relevant teams.
2. Specify and purchase equipment.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

1. Enforce health, safety, and environmental systems.
2. Support SHEQ initiatives.
3. Ensure ISO and SABS compliance.
4. Maintain housekeeping standards.
5. Coordinate with contractors to address and resolve electrical quality issues.

What You'll Bring :

• Bachelor's degree / diploma in mechanical, electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years in operations management (steel / electromechanical preferred).
• Trade Test Certification.
• Hands-on production and design experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP & manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of ISO, SABS, labour law, and safety regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative product development environment.
• Opportunity to lead impactful operational changes.
• Competitive compensation and growth potential.

Desired Skills :

• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Design & Product Development
• Compliance
• Maintenance & Equipment