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Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals to join their South Africa–based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and occupational health and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
  • Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
  • Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
  • Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with OHS Act requirements, ISO standards, and internal quality and safety policies
  • Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
  • Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers
  • Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
  • Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
  • 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Manufacturing or Production Management

  • Supply Chain Management or Planning
  • Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
  • Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
  • Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering

  • Quality Engineering or Quality Management

  • Strong understanding of South African manufacturing and supply chain operations

  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
  • Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced operational environments
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous
Benefits
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development