Remote Manufacturing Operations Lead

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Remote work

Annual leave

Development budget

Site visits abroad

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead and optimize production activities from anywhere. The role requires strategic leadership of geographically dispersed teams, driving performance and quality across all sites with strong safety and regulatory adherence.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing operations, proven cost-reduction success, and mastery of lean/Six Sigma principles, with a track record in remote team management and supply chain

Qualifications

Bachelor-level degree in a related field is required.
Experience leading remote manufacturing teams is essential.
Proven track record in operational improvements and cost reductions.

Responsibilities

Oversee remote manufacturing operations and align with company goals.
Develop strategies to improve production efficiency and quality.
Mentor production teams remotely and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with supply chain, logistics and sales for smooth product flow.

Skills

Remote leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Ops leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing operations, proven cost-reduction success, and mastery of lean/Six Sigma principles, with a track record in remote team management and supply chain

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