Plant Operations Lead: Injection Molding & Efficiency

RPO Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Germiston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will drive efficiency and safety while ensuring high-quality production. Key responsibilities include leading daily operations, overseeing production planning, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has substantial experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on injection moulding processes.

Benefits

Salary: negotiable

Qualifications

• 710 years experience in manufacturing with 3-5 years in senior operations management.
• Proven leadership experience in a plastic injection moulding or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily plant operations to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Oversee production planning, raw material control and delivery of finished goods.
• Monitor and improve injection moulding processes to reduce scrap, optimize cycle times and boost OEE.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams including Production Supervisors, Setters and Maintenance staff.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and operational areas.
• Monitor performance metrics, prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Production people management

Operational performance

Process improvement

Leadership in manufacturing

Injection moulding processes

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Production Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Germiston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will drive efficiency and safety while ensuring high-quality production. Key responsibilities include leading daily operations, overseeing production planning, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has substantial experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on injection moulding processes.