Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonus

Executive health, dental and vision

Long-term incentive plan

Company vehicle or allowance

Relocation assistance if applicable

Professional development and training

Significant responsibility and impact

Lead a large and dedicated team

Pension fund contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Vereeniging facility. This on-site role demands hands-on leadership to drive safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets, and implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in engineering or business, with 10+ years in manufacturing and 5+ in senior

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing operations; 5+ in senior/plant mgmt.
• Proven track record of improving efficiency, productivity, profitability.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with budgets, resources, and complex projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Ability to drive organizational change.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet targets.
• Manage the plant budget and optimize costs.
• Lead and mentor the workforce for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma.
• Oversee capital expenditure and upgrades.
• Monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions.
• Foster safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP

MES

Communication

Team Development

Strategic Planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (asset)

Herramientas

ERP software

MES systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Vereeniging facility. This on-site role demands hands-on leadership to drive safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets, and implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in engineering or business, with 10+ years in manufacturing and 5+ in senior