📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWBoardroom Appointments is actively recruiting for a Operations Director position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Manufacturing sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Manufacturing • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Operations Director position is an important role within the Manufacturing sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Manufacturing offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Operations Director position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Manufacturing field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Manufacturing sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Operations Director to provide strategic leadership across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment. This senior executive opportunity is ideal for a manufacturing leader with a strong track record in operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, continuous improvement and delivering sustainable business performance. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across manufacturing, engineering, quality, SHEQ, assets, technology and capital investment, while leading through General Managers to ensure consistent operational performance across the manufacturing network.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the Operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives. Provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing sites and ensure alignment of capacity, capability and production requirements. Drive improvements in productivity, throughput, yield, OEE, quality, waste, reliability and manufacturing cost. Own and continuously strengthen the Operations Management System (OMS), ensuring it is embedded as the standard way of managing manufacturing performance. Embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles across the organisation. Drive standardisation of processes, operating practices, performance measures and problem-solving disciplines across sites. Oversee quality strategy and governance, driving quality at source and reducing defects, rework, non-conformances and customer complaints. Set the long-term engineering, asset reliability, maintenance and technology strategy. Identify opportunities for automation and technology to improve manufacturing performance and competitiveness. Develop and prioritise the Operations capital plan and provide governance over major capital projects. Drive manufacturing cost optimisation and hold General Managers accountable for site budgets and financial performance. Provide strategic direction for SHEQ performance and ensure operational, safety and environmental risks are effectively managed. Lead and develop General Managers and the broader Operations leadership team. Build organisational capability, succession plans and leadership depth across the Operations function. Lead significant operational and organisational change initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline. Significant senior leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading multiple manufacturing sites or large operational business units. Experience leading General Managers or senior operational leaders. Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, engineering, asset management and quality. Proven experience developing and executing manufacturing strategy. Strong practical knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Experience implementing and sustaining an Operations Management System (OMS) or equivalent manufacturing excellence system. Significant capital investment and project governance experience. Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance, productivity, quality and cost.
Highly Advantageous
Experience within process manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments. FMCG, or packaging industry experience. Experience across Mill and Converting operations. Postgraduate qualification in Business or Management.
Key Competencies
Executive Leadership Manufacturing Strategy Multi-Site Operations Management Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Performance Management Engineering & Asset Management Quality & SHEQ Leadership Capital Investment & Project Governance Commercial & Financial Acumen
Continuous ImprovementChange Management Leadership Development Strategic Decision-Making Stakeholder Management
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