Remote Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Health coverage

Retirement options

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Operations Manager to oversee distributed manufacturing operations from a home-based setting, driving efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement across production facilities.

You will manage production targets, budgets, and quality standards, collaborating closely with site managers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management, with experience overseeing multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills with remote team management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve production, quality, and cost-efficiency across facilities.
• Oversee multiple production sites, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and cost control measures across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement process optimizations and tech advancements.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement across operational teams.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze performance data, and report to senior leadership.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Remote Operations Manager to oversee their distributed manufacturing operations, working entirely from home. This leadership role is responsible for driving efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement across all production facilities, leveraging data and strategic planning to achieve operational excellence. You will manage production targets, budgets, and quality standards, collaborating closely with site managers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and sustained growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in manufacturing operations management, capable of leading and influencing teams effectively in a remote-first environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve company objectives for production, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee multiple production sites, ensuring consistent adherence to operational standards and best practices.
• Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and cost control measures across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process optimizations and technological advancements.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement across all operational teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze performance data, and report on operational status to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management , with experience overseeing multiple sites.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational challenges and driving significant improvements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively in a remote setting , fostering collaboration and accountability.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including executive health coverage and retirement options.
• Significant autonomy and strategic input in a growing organization.
• Generous vacation policy and professional development budget.
• The opportunity to lead operations from a fully remote, flexible work arrangement.