Head of Operations at Epiroc

Join Epiroc as a Head of Operations!

• Be at the forefront of driving the safe and efficient production of cutting-edge electronic devices!
• Turn demand into action by leading people, processes, and resources. Deliver top-quality results with seamless supply and workflow management

Your Mission:

• Own end‑to‑end operational execution to ensure electronic hardware is manufactured safely, on time, and to specification.
• Translate approved demand and production plans into stable, executable operations across assembly, testing, and final integration.
• Monitor and report operational performance, addressing deviations promptly
• Understand and manage operational capacity (people, equipment, test stations, skills).
• Ensure the operation is ready to deliver committed volumes, escalating risks where capacity constraints exist.
• Balance workload, skills availability, and equipment utilisation to maintain flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies applicable to electronic device manufacturing.
• Ensure operational risks are identified, managed, and escalated where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Analyse operational data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement sustainable process improvements across manufacturing and testing processes

Your Profile:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or operations, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in managing electronic hardware manufacturing operations or similar environments.
• Experienced in collaborating across functions, including planning, engineering, quality, supply chain, sales, and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing capacity, resource planning, and production flow control.
• Skilled in analyzing operational data and addressing performance deviations effectively.

Location: Centurion, Pretoria

Closing Date: 15 April 2026