Remote Plant Ops Leader | Lean & Six Sigma, Multi-Site

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Plant Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations from a home office. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across multiple sites remotely.

You will coordinate with on-site teams, optimize production schedules, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive plant operations management experience.
• Experience leading remote, multi-site operations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remote plant operations across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with on-site managers to execute daily tasks and long-term objectives.
• Manage production schedules, material flow, and resource allocation.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement via lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Manage operational budgets and capital expenditures.
• Lead distributed teams with effective communication.
• Utilize ERP and collaboration tools for coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Plant Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations from a home office. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across multiple sites remotely.

You will coordinate with on-site teams, optimize production schedules, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.