Remote FMCG Production Operations Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Professional development

Home office setup

FMCG industry

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading FMCG company to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to lead large-scale production operations. This fully remote role allows you to manage from anywhere in South Africa while driving efficiency, quality, and cost control across facilities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in FMCG operations, 5+ years in leadership, strong production planning, Lean Six Sigma, ERP proficiency, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in FMCG operations management
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• PMP/Lean Six Sigma advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production operations and ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet demand and optimize resources.
• Lead the production team with training and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and QA teams for seamless operations.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Manage the production budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee maintenance and optimal use of machinery and equipment.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices

Skills

Operations leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

ERP systems

Data analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's in Operations Management

Lean Six Sigma certification

PMP certification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a leading FMCG company to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to lead large-scale production operations. This fully remote role allows you to manage from anywhere in South Africa while driving efficiency, quality, and cost control across facilities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in FMCG operations, 5+ years in leadership, strong production planning, Lean Six Sigma, ERP proficiency, and excellent communication.