Operations Manager

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

Lietzke, part of the ASSA ABLOY group are a market leader in the hinged steel doors industry and pride themselves on a thoughtfully designed solutions for specific functions and manufactured for sustained performance. Our door units incorporate pressed steel door frames, steel sheeted door leaves and associated door hardware. 

About The Role

We are looking for a proven results focussed Operations Manager to lead and manage the total operations of our manufacturing plant based in Hendon, SA. The role covers all aspects of the operations, including safety, people management, process management, quality, productivity, technical, maintenance and continuous improvement.  You will also have P & L accountability and KPI reporting. In this highly dynamic and challenging role, your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Overall site leadership and responsibility for the Hendon SA facility


• Support the sales team in the evaluation, preparations, and submission of quotes with customer follow up


• Managing the day to day activities of the Operations function including production, maintenance, quality, procurement, logistics and warehousing;


• Providing strong leadership with exceptional planning and organising skills to ensure critical targets and deadlines are met;


• Providing efficient management, oversight and review of all resources, including personnel, technical, material and financial, to achieve optimum profitability over the budget year;


• Forecasting labour requirements and providing recommendations and changes to equipment, work layout, production methods and material handling procedures;


• Developing high performing teams with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; and


• Driving a ‘safety first’ culture with open communication ensuring best practice and compliance across all operational areas.

The ideal candidate will be results oriented with a hands on approach and a sense of responsibility and ownership.  You will bring strong technical knowledge; operating with a high level of structure, energy & autonomy and the ability to work in cross functional teams. You will have demonstrated leadership skills, with a focus on coaching and developing the team to be the best they can be to ensure the consistent achievement of production, quality and cost targets, while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture. We are seeking candidates with experience in an operational management role within production, manufacturing or related industries.

You must be:

• 5 years’ experience as a Manager or similar role


• A proven leader, self-driven, resilient, and want to succeed and own the accountability of the role


• Motivated to grow and develop yourself and your team and overall site capability


• Able to engage broadly, multi-task, and


• Have strong systems / analytical skills.

This is an exciting time to be part of a truly dynamic company and industry.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.