A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimise all plant operations. The role ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality production, manages supply chain and inventory, and drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
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Manage daily manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, and safety targets.
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Plan and schedule production, balancing workloads to optimise capacity.
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Oversee inventory, material availability, and supply chain coordination.
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Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
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Lead and develop operational teams, monitor performance, and support workforce planning.
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Analyse operational KPIs and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
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Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE policies.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and workflows.
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Coordinate cross-departmental projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Requirements:
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Matric and Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; postgraduate preferred.
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Minimum 5 years’ operations management experience in manufacturing.
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Knowledge of ERP/MRP/MES systems, production planning, and inventory control.
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.
Benefits
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.