Operations Manager; Pinetown

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing all manufacturing and operational activities to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production that meets customer requirements and business objectives.
The role oversees production, supply chain coordination, inventory control, scheduling, and workforce performance, ensuring that factory capacity is effectively utilised and operational plans are executed on time. Acting as a key link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Dispatch, the Operations Manager drives operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the plant.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field Preferred:
• Postgraduate qualification Lean manufacturing/ Six Sigma certificate
• 5 years’ experience in an operations management role in a manufacturing setting
• Proven experience managing production, scheduling, and factory operations
• Strong understanding of supply chain coordination and inventory management
• Experience managing large operational teams
• Experience working with ERP/MRP/ MES systems

• Production and operational management
• Scheduling and capacity planning
• Supply Chain and Inventory Control
• Quality Assurance
• Safety and Compliance
• Team leadership and performance
• Reporting and continuous improvement