Executive operations manager

apartmentImforce Recruitment placePietermaritzburg business_centerR 50,000/month calendar_month 
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.
Strong background in process improvement and change management
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
  • 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

OSHA or Safety Management certifications (depending on industry)

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