Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

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