Plant Operations Leader: Lean Excellence & Growth

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Durban, South Africa. You will drive operational excellence and ensure strategic business objectives in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of senior management experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and Lean manufacturing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' senior management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgets, and financial ratios.
• Strong technical and operational management ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant's manufacturing strategy.
• Lead production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Manage plant budgets and CAPEX projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Financial Acumen

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Science, Engineering, or related NQF Level 6 qualification

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Durban, South Africa. You will drive operational excellence and ensure strategic business objectives in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of senior management experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and Lean manufacturing knowledge are essential.