Job Description

Operations Manager

Employer:

Stainless Plate Products Cc

SPP Lasercut, a fast-growing, well-established sheet metal components and manufacturing company, is looking to hire a skilled and experienced Operations Manager for its branch in Bellville.

Key Responsibilities are:

Plan schedule and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. Monitor equipment performance and optimise machine utilisation (laser cutting machines, CNC press brakes, etc). Identify and resolve bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the workflow.

Quality Assurance

Enforce quality control procedures to meet ISO and customer standards. Investigate and resolve quality issues with a root-cause analysis approach. Work with the Quality department to maintain and improve standards.

Team Leadership and Staff Management

Lead and supervise production teams, including machine operators, cleaners and bending staff. Provide training, coaching and performance evaluations. Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage shift rotations if applicable.

Health, Safety and Environment Compliance

Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations (OHSA) Promote a culture of safety and implement risk assessments and preventative measures. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Inventory and Supply Chain

Oversee raw material procurement and inventory control. Liaise with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials. Work closely with logistics to coordinate dispatch and delivery.

Customer Service and Communication

Work with the sales and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction. Handle operational queries, escalations and urgent orders effectively. Ensure proper documentation and reporting to the customer and management.

Process Improvement

Implement lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse production data and metrics to identify areas of improvement. Manage cost control and productivity enhancement projects.

Required Skills

Manufacturing/ Metal Fabrication: 4 to 5 years

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering OR : National

Diploma

or Experience in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/metal fabrication environment. At least 2 Years in a supervisory or managerial role. Experience in laser cutting, CNC bending, and sheet metal fabrication is essential.

Skills and competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational and planning ability. Technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Good knowledge of production software and ERP systems. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

Remuneration

Market-related salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Email CV to recruitment@sppsa.co.za

Job Type: Permanent

Education:

Diploma (Required)
Experience:

manufacturing/metal fabrication environment: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/04