Senior Manufacturing Project Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development in制造创新

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep manufacturing expertise. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight, driving process improvements and new product introductions across facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven ability to navigate hybrid work setups while delivering tangible efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within manufacturing.
• Experience with hybrid work environments (site-based and remote).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex manufacturing projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, timelines and resources for production initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, QA, and supply chain teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing processes and project implementation.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Operations Management degree

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep manufacturing expertise. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight, driving process improvements and new product introductions across facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven ability to navigate hybrid work setups while delivering tangible efficiency gains.