Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, retirement, and insurance

Generous annual leave and development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations in Vereeniging. This hybrid role combines on-site leadership with remote oversight to drive efficiency, quality, and cost management.

You will manage teams, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while coordinating with other departments to enable business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing production processes and teams.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with operational software and remote management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, meeting targets for production, quality, and cost.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Lead and develop operational teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with sales, R&D and finance using remote platforms for integrated planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Process optimization

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Operational software

Remote management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead and optimize their manufacturing operations in Vereeniging . This hybrid role demands a strategic leader who can manage on-site teams and processes effectively while utilizing remote capabilities for broader oversight and strategic planning. You will be responsible for driving efficiency, ensuring product quality, managing resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is a significant opportunity to shape the operational landscape of a growing company, balancing on-site presence with the flexibility of remote collaboration to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring targets for production , quality, and cost are met.


• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.


• Manage and develop operational teams, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Collaborate with other departments, including sales, R&D, and finance, utilizing remote communication platforms for seamless integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within the manufacturing sector.


• Proven track record of successfully managing production processes and teams.


• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Experience with operational software and remote management tools.


• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule , combining on-site leadership with remote strategic work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.


• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.


• Opportunity to drive significant change in a dynamic organization.


• A flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.