Senior Plant Operations Leader – Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance-based bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous leave allowances

Training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa’s North West seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager for a chemical manufacturing facility in Klerksdorp. You will lead production, maintenance, quality control and safety to ensure efficient operations and top product quality.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record with Lean/Six Sigma, budgeting, and collaboration with engineering, supply chain and R&D to optimize processes. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in plant operations management, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading large teams and managing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of safety, lean, Six Sigma and process improvement.
• Experience with ERP and process control technologies.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, quality control, and safety.
• Develop strategies to meet production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, operators, and staff to high performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets, capex, and operating costs.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and equipment uptime.
• Implement rigorous quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and R&D to optimize processes.
• Monitor KPIs and report plant performance to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Process control software

Plant management software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in South Africa’s North West seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager for a chemical manufacturing facility in Klerksdorp. You will lead production, maintenance, quality control and safety to ensure efficient operations and top product quality.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record with Lean/Six Sigma, budgeting, and collaboration with engineering, supply chain and R&D to optimize processes. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is expected.