Plant Operations Lead: Lean, Safety and Growth

Placements24; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Operations Lead for our Durban facility. You will oversee day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, logistics and safety, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring on-time delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, production planning, and resource allocation, plus the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in plant operations management in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing diverse operational teams.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on efficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and safety, to ensure efficient and cost-effective performance.
• Develop and implement operational plans and procedures to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and control operational expenses.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to minimize disruptions and downtime.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Operations Lead for our Durban facility. You will oversee day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, logistics and safety, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring on-time delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, production planning, and resource allocation, plus the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.