Operations Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Manage the import of pump components and spares from China.
• Oversee local procurement and supplier relationships.
• Lead production planning, assembly, and manufacturing operations.
• Manage warehousing, inventory, logistics, and customer deliveries.
• Ensure quality standards, inspections, and compliance are maintained.
• Drive the execution of mining slurry pump projects from design through commissioning and final handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Procurement, Sales, and Quality.
• Lead new product development initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and manage teams of Fitters, Production staff, QC Inspectors, and Application Engineers.
• Monitor operational performance, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to customers and distributors where required.

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the mining, slurry pump, pump manufacturing, or heavy engineering industry.
• Previous experience as an Application Engineer, Project Manager, or similar technical leadership role.
• Proven experience managing production, assembly, procurement, quality, logistics, and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of slurry pumps, rotating equipment, and mining applications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence.