Remote Operations Leader — Packaging Manufacturing

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development and certs

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a remote manufacturing division, overseeing production, supply chain, and logistics with a focus on cost efficiency and quality. The role requires steering a distributed team and partnering with sales, engineering, and finance to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, a proven track record with Lean/Six Sigma, and the ability to implement continuous improvements across a virtual, global supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive operations management experience.
• Experience leading diverse teams in remote or hybrid settings.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations from a remote capacity.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead a geographically dispersed operations team.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, logistics and vendor relations.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering for product launches in Pretoria region.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage the division's budget and financial performance.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Lean Six Sigma

ERP systems

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / Engineering / Business Admin

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

Operational management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a remote manufacturing division, overseeing production, supply chain, and logistics with a focus on cost efficiency and quality. The role requires steering a distributed team and partnering with sales, engineering, and finance to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, a proven track record with Lean/Six Sigma, and the ability to implement continuous improvements across a virtual, global supply