Plant Manager

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Medical, retirement, and lifeinsurance

Professional development opportunities

Leadership role with impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing facility. The role ensures safe, cost-effective production, quality control, and on-time delivery while optimizing resources and staff performance.

Responsibilities include directing operations, managing the budget, implementing Lean and continuous improvement, overseeing maintenance, and driving safety and productivity in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing plant management.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing operational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and safety management systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, ideally with experience in the Centurion industrial area.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, scheduling, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Manage the plant budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource utilization.
• Lead and develop the plant's operational team, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure plant machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean principles

Safety management

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Plant Manager to take charge of their manufacturing facility in Centurion. This critical role involves ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective production operations while meeting quality standards and delivery schedules. You will be responsible for managing all plant activities, including production, maintenance, safety, and personnel. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities, extensive manufacturing experience, and a keen eye for operational excellence and continuous improvement within a demanding industrial environment, driving the plant's performance to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, scheduling, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Manage the plant budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource utilization.
• Lead and develop the plant's operational team, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure plant machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing plant management.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing operational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and safety management systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, ideally with experience in the Centurion industrial area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• A leadership role with significant impact on manufacturing operations.