Senior Lean Plant Operations Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Profit-sharing

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Life insurance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a Plant Operations Manager for its Vereeniging facility to lead manufacturing, lean initiatives, and safety compliance. The role drives production efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will mentor supervisors, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and ensure health and safety standards. A strong background in lean, Six Sigma, ERP systems, and production planning is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management with a track record of improving efficiency and productivity.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling operational costs.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Experience working in Gauteng region, particularly Vereeniging, is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet targets efficiently and safely.
• Develop strategies for operational excellence, including lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage production schedule, resources, and inventory to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor and develop production supervisors and staff.
• Monitor KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost and safety; take corrective actions when needed.
• Manage plant budget and identify efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality control and supply chain to ensure seamless operations.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

ERP systems

Production planning software

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Operations Management

Herramientas

ERP systems

Production planning software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting a Plant Operations Manager for its Vereeniging facility to lead manufacturing, lean initiatives, and safety compliance. The role drives production efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will mentor supervisors, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate with maintenance and quality teams, and ensure health and safety standards. A strong background in lean, Six Sigma, ERP systems, and production planning is essential.