Operations Manager

Job Description

• 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.

• Manage daily manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, and safety targets.
• Plan and schedule production, balancing workloads to optimise capacity.
• Oversee inventory, material availability, and supply chain coordination.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop operational teams, monitor performance, and support workforce planning.
• Analyse operational KPIs and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and workflows.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Matric and Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; postgraduate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ operations management experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP/MES systems, production planning, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.