Remote Production Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Fully remote

Strategic leadership role

Remote collaboration tools

Manufacturing innovation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations from anywhere. You will plan, schedule, and optimize production, ensure quality targets, and drive profitability while coordinating a distributed team of supervisors and staff.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in production management, a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, and proven expertise in lean, Six Sigma, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production management within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience leading remote teams and operations.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic production plans to meet company objectives and market demands.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets for quality, quantity, and cost are met.
• Manage and lead a remote team of production supervisors and staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and enforce stringent quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Manage production budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Collaborate with other departments, including supply chain, sales, and engineering, to ensure alignment and smooth operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budgeting

Cost control

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Eng./Business Admin.

Tools

ERP systems

MRP/Lean tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Remote Production Manager to lead their manufacturing operations. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to manage production processes and teams from anywhere. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, from planning and execution to quality control and team management, ensuring efficiency and profitability. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in manufacturing management and a proven ability to drive operational excellence in a distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic production plans to meet company objectives and market demands.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets for quality, quantity, and cost are met.
• Manage and lead a remote team of production supervisors and staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and enforce stringent quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Manage production budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Collaborate with other departments, including supply chain, sales, and engineering, to ensure alignment and smooth operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience (e.g., 7+ years) in production management within the manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing remote teams and operations.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with production budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, providing unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and lead production strategy for a growing company.
• Access to advanced remote collaboration tools and support.
• Contribution to impactful manufacturing innovation and operational success.