Senior Plant Operations Leader – On-site, Food Processing, Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee daily plant activities at the Nelspruit facility in Mpumalanga. You will lead production, maintenance, and quality teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving efficiency and waste reduction.

The role requires a National Diploma in operations-related fields and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in processing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role within a plant operations environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control systems, and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Willingness to work shifts at the Nelspruit facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations across production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards compliance.
• Monitor output and implement measures to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and training.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain production records and report to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Operations oversight

Quality control

Education

National Diploma in Operations Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee daily plant activities at the Nelspruit facility in Mpumalanga. You will lead production, maintenance, and quality teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving efficiency and waste reduction.

The role requires a National Diploma in operations-related fields and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in processing environments.