OPEX Manager (Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing / OEM) – Gauteng

Reference: DSS04- AC

Job Description:

Our client looking for an OPEX Manager to drive operational excellence by overseeing and optimizing operating expenses. This role involves managing and reducing costs while improving efficiencies across various departments. The OPEX Manager will play a key role in budget planning, cost analysis, and strategic decision-making to ensure sustainable financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, Continuous Improvement / Lean principles and methods

Responsibilities:

• Lead the OPEX initiatives to align with the clients’ standards.
• Drive the TRACC initiative, emphasizing Visual Performance Measurement, Teamwork, 5S, Focused Improvement, and upcoming programs.
• Organize and facilitate Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, including Kaizen Events, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints Projects, Set-Up Time Reduction, Defect Prevention, and Development for Operators and Leadership.
• Develop and implement an efficient measurement and reporting framework to track progress, ensure strategic alignment, and maintain focus.
• Oversee CI Projects across the organization with proactive, hands-on project management and a focus on disciplined execution.
• Engage and collaborate with all stakeholders—operators, managers, suppliers, and customers—to support CI and Comprehensive Quality initiatives.
• Minimize Value Stream cycle times by reducing waste and optimizing process flow to enhance organizational agility.
• Strengthen organizational capacity in Lean methodology and practices.
• Prepare relevant corporate reports and collaborate with corporate leadership as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) standards.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• B.Tech degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)
• Project Management certification would be highly advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in a Continuous Improvement role within a manufacturing environment. It is key that the individual demonstrates successful execution of projects cross functionally.
• Experience in leading a Lean transformation in a manufacturing environment

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position

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Duncan Spitzer

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining                                       

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