General Manager

Wenz; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Bellville is seeking an experienced General Manager: Manufacturing to oversee end-to-end operations. You will be responsible for logistics, material management, and production, ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in transforming operations, with strong Lean and Six Sigma expertise. Join us to drive operational excellence and foster high team performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong track record in driving efficiency and cost reduction.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound logistics and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards.
• Drive production targets through continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Leadership experience in FMCG

Lean and Six Sigma proficiency

Data-driven decision-making

Resilience and adaptability

Tools

ERP systems proficiency

WMS systems knowledge

Job description

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced General Manager: Manufacturing to lead our end-to-end manufacturing operations. This critical role will oversee inbound logistics, material management, storage, and production to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of INUKA's product range. You will drive operational excellence, embed world-class standards, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver quality at scale.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead inbound logistics, material storage, and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver on production targets through efficiency, quality, and yield improvement.
• Embed Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and cost.
• Build and coach strong teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Champion innovation in processes, systems, and technology.

About You

• Proven leadership experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong track record in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience managing large teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• ERP/WMS systems proficiency and advanced analytical capability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to deliver results under pressure.

The Hats You May Wear

• Operational Architect: Shape and optimise manufacturing strategies aligned with the company's growth.
• Excellence Enabler: Drive world-class standards in quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Efficiency Engineer: Embed Lean/CI practices and cost optimisation initiatives.
• People Builder: Lead, mentor, and coach teams to achieve sustainable high performance.
• Risk Controller: Safeguard compliance, mitigate operational risks, and maintain stock integrity.
• Innovation Driver: Champion process, systems, and technology advancements.
• Change Maker: Embed a culture of adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement.

What Other Details / Experience / Requirements Make Our Eyes Light Up, You Ask?

• Track record of transforming manufacturing operations in high-growth businesses.
• Hands-on expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and automation.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Ability to lead large-scale teams while embedding a safety-first culture.
• Exceptional problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.