Operations Lead
Core
Lead production, planning, warehouse, and operational support functions for a mining wear products manufacturing site.
Role type
Senior Operations Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Mining wear products for the mining industry
Domain
Mining / Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Production planning, Warehouse management, Cost management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Safety compliance, Team leadership, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Postgraduate studies in Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing certification, Six Sigma certification
Technologies
ERP systems, Quality management systems, Safety management systems
Responsibilities
Lead safety, sustainability, and quality culture; Oversee manufacturing and warehouse operations to meet delivery targets; Manage raw materials, working capital, and operational costs; Establish operational plans and monitor performance metrics; Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives; Coordinate with maintenance for equipment availability; Build and develop high-performance operations teams; Plan workforce requirements and shift optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership