Rustenburg Industrial Ops Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Performance-based bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Operations Manager to oversee operations at its Rustenburg facility in North West. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of industrial processes, and a track record in managing complex operations to achieve efficiency, safety, and productivity across departments.

You will lead operations, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and supply chain to meet KPIs and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in industrial operations management with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Proficiency with ERP and operations software.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day industrial operations to meet efficiency targets.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Mentor a team of supervisors and staff to foster high performance.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Control costs and drive cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Prepare operational reports for senior management with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Operational software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Operations Manager to oversee operations at its Rustenburg facility in North West. The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of industrial processes, and a track record in managing complex operations to achieve efficiency, safety, and productivity across departments.

You will lead operations, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and supply chain to meet KPIs and strategic