Senior FMCG Operations Leader — Lean, Quality & Logistics

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel allowance

Medical & retirement benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Relocation assistance to Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Nelspruit to optimize FMCG manufacturing and distribution. You will lead a large operations team, drive lean initiatives and oversee budgetary control to achieve high performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, Six Sigma, and supply chain best practices, with responsibility for safety, quality and timely product delivery across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations/industrial management or related field.
• 7+ years in operations management within FMCG, manufacturing and distribution.
• Experience leading large teams and implementing lean/Six Sigma projects.
• Proven track record of budget management and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and distribution operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Manage supply chain including inventory, warehousing and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Develop operating budgets and monitor expenditures for cost control.
• coach and develop supervisors and frontline staff.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales and R&D to align objectives.
• Track KPIs for production, quality, and logistics and drive corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with external logistics providers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP SAP

Budgeting & cost control

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Industrial Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager in Nelspruit to optimize FMCG manufacturing and distribution. You will lead a large operations team, drive lean initiatives and oversee budgetary control to achieve high performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, Six Sigma, and supply chain best practices, with responsibility for safety, quality and timely product delivery across the site.