Operations Capex Manager

Join a leading beverage manufacturing company that is committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Operations Capex Manager to lead large-scale capital projects that drive growth and efficiency across their manufacturing facilities. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic FMCG environment.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and manage a multi-year capital project roadmap aligned with the company’s growth strategy and production needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritise and sequence key initiatives across all manufacturing facilities.
• Define project scopes, business cases, budgets, timelines, and success criteria.
• Lead execution of major CAPEX projects including installation and commissioning of high-speed bottling lines, plant automation, digital transformation initiatives, facility expansions, greenfield site development, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Establish robust project governance, including steering committees, progress reporting, and risk management.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope using structured project management tools and principles.
• Coordinate between engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, HR, and IT to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Develop and coach team members, including overseeing sub-projects and continuous improvement workstreams.
• Identify and proactively manage technical, financial, safety, and regulatory risks.
• Ensure projects comply with occupational health and safety standards, environmental standards, and industry regulations.
• Lead project audits, post-mortems, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the key communication link for all project-related activities, ensuring stakeholder alignment and clarity.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure successful transition of project deliverables into ongoing operations.
• Track and report on project outcomes, KPIs, and long-term benefits such as increased throughput, equipment efficiency, waste reduction, and ROI.
• Monitor compliance with SHEQ standards and legal requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project delivery metrics including capacity improvements, efficiency gains, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong skills in Project Management and Financial Literacy.

Familiarity with the following:

• Manufacturing processes and FMCG sector standards.
• Digital transformation and automation technologies.
• Risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance.

What We'll Give You:

• A competitive annual salary ranging from R2,000,000 to R2,300,000 (Cost to Company).
• An opportunity to lead transformative projects in a reputable beverage manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to large-scale production processes and operational decision-making.
• A supportive, innovative work atmosphere focused on growth and development.

Are you ready to deliver impactful projects that shape the future of manufacturing? Apply now and step into a senior leadership role where your expertise will drive meaningful change.