Senior Plant Manager – Renewable Energy Operations

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Company car

Executive medical aid

Pension plan

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. This senior executive role demands deep experience in large-scale manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement to drive performance and value creation.

You will set strategic direction, manage production, maintenance, supply chain, and the budget, and mentor a high-performing leadership team. Relocation to Upington or commuting distance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing; 5+ years in plant leadership.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations including production, maintenance and safety.
• Develop strategic plans to hit production targets and cost goals.
• Lead leadership team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budget, capex, and supply chain.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Manufacturing operations

Cost optimization

People management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Lean tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Upington facility in the Northern Cape. This senior executive role demands deep experience in large-scale manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement to drive performance and value creation.

You will set strategic direction, manage production, maintenance, supply chain, and the budget, and mentor a high-performing leadership team. Relocation to Upington or commuting distance is required.