Head of Operations

Functional area: Production

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City: Centurion

Location: Centurion, GT, ZA, 157

Company name: Epiroc Digital Safety Solutions South Af

Date of posting: Apr 1, 2026

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.

• 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.

• 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 analysing operational data and addressing performance deviations effectively.

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

By joining our team, you'll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift toward more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at