Executive Operations Manager
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
- 815+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations across all production lines.
- Proven leadership in a senior management or executive role.
- Demonstrated success managing large teams and budgets.
- Experience with multi-site operations is often a plus.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Lead cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, supply chain).
- Monitor KPIs and adjust operational strategies accordingly.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma).
- Implement and optimize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Maintain strong communication with C-suite leadership and external partners/vendors.
- Automotive: Familiarity with IATF 16949, APQP, and DFMEA
- Aerospace: Knowledge of AS9100, FAA requirements
- Consumer Products: Rapid prototyping, injection moulding design
- Medical Devices: FDA/ISO 13485 compliance, risk analysis
- Heavy Industry/Equipment: Welding standards, load-bearing structures
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) by APICS
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1463768
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned