Job Description

About the Role:

We're looking for a hands-on, experienced Operations and Supply Chain professional to help manage our global manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and supplier relationships. Reporting to the COO, this role plays a key part in getting our products from concept to customer efficiently and reliably.

Location:

Muizenberg, Cape Town

What You'll Do:

Help plan and run supply chain and manufacturing strategies. Lead new product introductions (NPI) and support scaling up manufacturing. Oversee validation work on new equipment and contribute to regulatory documents. Work closely with suppliers to improve efficiency and reduce lead times. Manage change processes (ECRs/ECNs), technical documentation, and quality compliance. Handle global logistics: shipping, customs, warehousing, and stock levels. Coordinate production, inventory, and distribution planning. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to support product launches and audits. Support project teams and provide performance updates (KPIs).

Experience and Knowledge:

Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Management or Engineering

Experience writing test protocols, operating procedure, manufacturing documentation and other supporting technical documents for the product development process.

Knowledge of demand planning, inventory control, production planning & scheduling, distribution and supply chain principles & practices

Demonstrated ability to comply with regulatory requirements and/or requirements of a quality management system related to medical devices.

At least 5 years of experience in a similar Production process, Operations, Supply, Demand, Inventory management

Strong computer literacy skills with Advanced MS Office Excel Skills (e.g. Pivot Tables), MS Office Project Management skills (scheduling timelines) and ERP systems within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Experience with Good Manufacturing Process documentation systems, including Device History Records and Device Manufacturing Records is ideal.

Experience with continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.)
is desired

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to travel to build strong supplier relationships and support all supply chain activities

Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership on deliverables and deadlines

Proven autonomous experience working in a fast-changing, nimble environment

Proven experience in researching, analysing and reviewing complex issues to provide advice and recommendations to management

Demonstrated ability to manage the financial aspects of the role

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to comply with regulatory requirements and/or requirements of a quality system

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate and present to all stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to deliver and form positive stakeholder relationships across various levels of the organisation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R50000,00 - R70000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Muizenberg, Western Cape 7945: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

Engineer and Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Engineering Degree (Required)
Location:

Muizenberg, Western Cape 7945 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/15