Remote Production Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Remote work with home office stipend

Training and development budget

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Operations Manager to lead distributed production teams from a fully remote setting in South Africa. You will optimize processes, drive efficiency, and ensure high-quality output across multiple facilities with strong data-driven decision making.

The role requires extensive experience in production management, lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills to mentor virtual teams and manage budgets effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production management, preferably remote or distributed teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-site teams without direct physical oversight.
• Strong understanding of lean, Six Sigma and quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations across multiple remote facilities.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Lead and mentor remote teams, driving high performance.
• Set and monitor KPIs for processes and team performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards across sites.
• Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and engineering for timely delivery.
• Utilize remote monitoring tools and data analytics for improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to meet financial goals.
• Foster effective communication across dispersed teams using digital platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

ERP systems

Remote collaboration tools

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration)

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Operations Manager to lead distributed production teams from a fully remote setting in South Africa. You will optimize processes, drive efficiency, and ensure high-quality output across multiple facilities with strong data-driven decision making.

The role requires extensive experience in production management, lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills to mentor virtual teams and manage budgets effectively.