Deputy CEO, Manufacturing & Growth Strategy

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Brits; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant (Deputy) CEO for a company in the manufacturing industry located in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, particularly within the food manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include maximizing profitability, managing marketing strategies, and overseeing innovation and technology implementation. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably an Honors or MBA, and a strong track record in strategic and operations management.

Qualifications

• 10 Years’ experience in managing a unit or business.
• 10 Years’ experience in managing marketing within the food manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• 5+ Years’ experience in managing technology, machinery, automation, and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best possible bottom-line profit in line with changing market conditions.
• Anticipate market trends to ensure adequate product quality.
• Oversee development and implementation of innovation and modernization.

Skills

Relationship and Stakeholder management

Strategic, tactical, and operational thinking

Creativity and innovation

Problem-solving

Planning and organizing

Commercial thinking

Education

B Degree relevant to the nature of the business

Honors degree

MBA degree equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant (Deputy) CEO for a company in the manufacturing industry located in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, particularly within the food manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include maximizing profitability, managing marketing strategies, and overseeing innovation and technology implementation. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably an Honors or MBA, and a strong track record in strategic and operations management.