Senior Production Manager
About this role
Your role
To support the further build‑up and scaling of our production operations in South Africa, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our management team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership in a dynamic, international environment with a sustainable impact.Your tasks
- Overall responsibility for the planning, control, and continuous optimization of production processes (output, quality, cost, and delivery performance)
- Ensure production readiness and delivery capability, including production planning, capacity and shift models, material availability, and logistics management
- Lead, develop, and manage the production team including performance management and skills development
- Implement and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, including risk assessments, SOPs, safety training, incident management, and audits
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, including deviation management, traceability, and documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintenance and asset management, including preventive maintenance, fault analysis, spare parts management, and TPM concepts
- Support with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality to ensure smooth end‑to‑end operations
- Plan and execute investments (CAPEX) and technical changes, including change control, layout optimization, and process or equipment upgrades
- Support scale‑up and technology transfer projects, including ramp‑up of new products and processes
- Monitor and report KPIs and derive corrective measures
- Manage external service providers and contractors (e.g. maintenance, calibration, technical services)
- Ensure complete and compliant production documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, batch or production records, and training documentation
Your profile
- More than 5 years of professional experience in a production environment, including first experience in a senior leadership role
- Qualifications in Engineering, Millwright, Production Technology, Process Engineering, or Operations Management could be an advantage
- Proven experience in production planning, KPI‑based production control, and process optimization
- Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in HSE (risk assessments, safety culture, incident and CAPA management)
- Experience in logistics management
- Experience with quality management systems and audits (e.g. ISO 9001; GMP / ISO 14001 is an advantage depending on environment)
- Experience in maintenance and asset management (preventive maintenance, TPM, equipment reliability)
- Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis techniques on operational and technical level
- Strong project management and change management skills (process changes, equipment upgrades, CAPEX projects)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills, particularly in operational and shift‑based environments
- High level of hands‑on mentality, structured working style, ability to prioritize, and resilience in an operational setting
- Confident use of ERP systems and production reporting tools; good MS Office skills
We offer
- A purpose‑driven role in a growing Biotech company focused on sustainability and innovation
- The opportunity to work with a unique, bio‑based technology platform with global relevance
- High level of responsibility and ownership with real impact on company growth and success
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment with short decision‑making paths
- An international company setting with close collaboration across the Bind‑X Group
- Competitive fixed salary, 20 days of paid vacation and long‑term development opportunities
- Personal and professional growth, supported by training and development
Other Information
About us
Company at a glance
Bind-X is an established production company in the industrial biotechnology sector that uses biological binding of materials to decarbonise various industries while enhancing their profitability.
Established with the vision of supporting mines to use less water and operate more sustainably, Bind-X specialises in developing and producing biological binders for dust control and road stabilisation on mine sites. Currently, 70% of mines worldwide use water for dust suppression. Bind-X's new and proven biological dust control technology can reduce water usage by more than 90% while enhancing road quality and supporting decarbonisation efforts.
The technology uses biocementation, a natural process that turns sand into stone, creating a thick and solid layer on the soil. This method is entirely non-toxic for people, plants and waterways, offering significant advantages over traditional dust suppression methods that rely heavily on water, salts, polymers or bitumen blends that are not environmentally safe. Biological dust control is not only beneficial for the environment but also provides substantial cost savings for mining companies by reducing mine rehabilitation costs and operational expenses all while enhancing productivity.
With its Terrabind product portfolio, Bind-X currently offers five different patented formulations tailored to mine specific uses cases and climatic conditions. The formulations are designed to stabilise high traffic haulage roads, suppress dust on secondary and access roads, or to prevent erosion and material loss from tailings storage facilities and stockpiles. With Terrabind Ultimate, Bind-X offers the only wet-stable biological dust control product on the market, a proven alternative to crude-oil based bitumen blends.
Bind-X is headquartered with a R&D centre near Munich, Germany and operates a production facility and commercial hub in South Africa as well as a logistics hub in Western Australia.
Top Benefits
- Competitive fixed salary
- 20 days of paid vacation
- Long-term development opportunities
- Training and development
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