Operations Manager, Gauteng

In brief

**Overview** Sheldon Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng. This role involves taking overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2, a satellite plant, focusing on managing all production and support functions to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets. **What you will do** * Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1 * Manage all production functions to ensure that targets are met in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements * Manage all support functions to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost targets are achieved * Drive relevant shop-floor management routines that are key success factors in a press shop. * Ensure that adequate resources are available * Manage the performance of subordinates **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management * Minimum of 5 years’ quality background within the automotive industry * Minimum of 10 years’ Press Shop experience, including relevant press technology for car body surface and structural components High-tonnage mechanical presses * Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engaging and managing a very demanding OEM customer * Knowledge of new project management, particularly regarding tool approval and commissioning processes * Demonstrated experience in all of the core operational roles Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering * A lean mindset with key focus on efficiency improvements * Must have management an org. structure that consists of multi-tiers, across shift **Who should apply** An individual with a National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management, possessing extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in Press Shop operations and supervisory roles within the Tier 1 automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background (minimum 5 years) in the automotive sector, specific experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance (minimum 2 years), and proven ability in managing demanding OEM customers. This role requires demonstrated experience across all core operational roles (Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering), a lean mindset focused on efficiency improvements, and experience managing multi-tiered, across-shift organizational structures. Knowledge of new project management, especially tool approval and commissioning, is also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operations-manager-gauteng-sheldon-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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