Manufacturing

Senior Operations Manager / Operations Director

First Degree Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
ManufacturingdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Jan 19, 2027

Opportunity for an experienced operations leader within the commercial truck, trailer, salvage and parts industry . This hands-on role will oversee the full operational process, from vehicle procurement and assessment to refurbishment, dismantling, parts recovery and stock control. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop truck sourcing channels and assess acquisition opportunities. Determine whether vehicles should be sold as-is, repaired or dismantled. Manage workshop capacity, repair budgets, quality and turnaround times. Oversee dismantling, parts recovery, grading, cataloguing and storage. Maintain accurate stock controls across vehicles, components and parts. Improve stock turnover, operational efficiency and profitability. Lead teams across procurement, workshops, dismantling, yard and logistics. Establish operating procedures, budgets, performance measures and safety controls. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, salvage, rebuilding or parts. Minimum 5 years’ senior operations leadership experience. Strong practical knowledge of truck and trailer components, vehicle valuation and resale channels. Proven experience in procurement, inventory control, workshops, dismantling or parts recovery, with budget and margin accountability. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive operational improvement. Relevant technical, engineering, operations or business qualifications would be advantageous; proven industry capability takes priority. SEND YOUR CV AND ALL NEEDED DOCUMENTATION TO: CANDIDATE WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON EXPERIENCE

At a glance

Company

First Degree Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

January 19, 2027

Created

October 21, 2026