# Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

> Hire Resolve.com · Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-22

**Salary:** unknown currency 600,000–900,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain

## Description

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

## Apply

[Apply at Hire Resolve.com](https://apply.workable.com/hire-resolve-the-top-recruitment-agency/j/D952D6C643/apply)

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