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Operations Manager

RPO Recruitment
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimise all plant operations. The role ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality production, manages supply chain and inventory, and drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, and safety targets.

  • Plan and schedule production, balancing workloads to optimise capacity.

  • Oversee inventory, material availability, and supply chain coordination.

  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

  • Lead and develop operational teams, monitor performance, and support workforce planning.

  • Analyse operational KPIs and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

  • Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE policies.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and workflows.

  • Coordinate cross-departmental projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Requirements:

  • Matric and Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; postgraduate preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years’ operations management experience in manufacturing.

  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP/MES systems, production planning, and inventory control.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Requirements:

  • Manage daily manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, and safety targets.

  • Plan and schedule production, balancing workloads to optimise capacity.

  • Oversee inventory, material availability, and supply chain coordination.

  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

  • Lead and develop operational teams, monitor performance, and support workforce planning.

  • Analyse operational KPIs and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

  • Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE policies.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and workflows.

  • Coordinate cross-departmental projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.

  • Matric and Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; postgraduate preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years’ operations management experience in manufacturing.

  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP/MES systems, production planning, and inventory control.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.
11 Feb 2026;   from: careers24.com

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