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Executive Director of Manufacturing Operations

2 weeks ago

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Pollock & Associates Full time

About the Role

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcer and Head Hunter

As a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, you will lead the strategic leadership and operational management of the Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and Security divisions. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

This role requires advanced knowledge of production management, financial principles, procurement, contract management, and project management. You must demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise equipment utilisation and maintain high service levels.

You will be responsible for leading a high-performing team, developing succession plans, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support business growth and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic leadership of manufacturing operations
  • Operational management of logistics, procurement, quality, and security divisions
  • Driving efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. MBA, Engineering)
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing sector
  • Strong knowledge of production management, financial principles, procurement, contract management, and project management
  • Leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Able to optimise equipment utilisation and maintain high service levels