Operations Director

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026962/Phind

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Lead the Factory. Shape the Future. Drive Operational Excellence.

A respected manufacturing organisation is looking for an accomplished Manufacturing Director to take ownership of its national production operations and lead the business into its next phase of growth.
This opportunity is suited to a strategic leader who thrives on improving operational performance, building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering commercial results. If you have a passion for manufacturing excellence and enjoy influencing business strategy while remaining close to operations, we'd like to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Responsible For: Providing strategic leadership across manufacturing and operations. Driving production performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leading Business Unit and Operations Managers to achieve operational excellence. Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies that support business growth. Managing budgets, profitability, cost optimisation, and commercial performance. Overseeing production planning, quality, SHEQ, compliance, and governance. Building a high-performance culture through effective people leadership and succession planning. Working closely with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Executive Management to achieve business objectives. Championing innovation, technology adoption, and operational best practices across multiple sites. What We're Looking For: BSc Degree, Production, Operations or Engineering qualification. MBA, MBL or EDP qualification will be advantageous. Minimum 10 years' manufacturing experience . At least 8 years in Production and Operations leadership . Proven Senior Management experience. Strong background within a precast concrete, concrete products or paving manufacturing environment . Experience managing large production teams and multi-site operations. Sound commercial, financial and strategic business acumen. Knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement, Vendor Management and Continuous Improvement. Exposure to SAP or JDE ERP systems will be advantageous. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 , OHS Act , and SHEQ management systems. Key Competencies: Strategic Leadership Operational Excellence Manufacturing & Production Management Financial & Commercial Management Continuous Improvement Supply Chain & Procurement People Leadership Stakeholder Management Performance Management Business Growth & Innovation Ready to make an impact? If you're a results-driven manufacturing executive who enjoys transforming operations, improving profitability, and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

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