Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional

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