General Manager

Esg Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a steel manufacturing company in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves overseeing production processes, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must have a qualification in Industrial Engineering, a minimum of 10 years in management within the steel industry, and strong leadership skills. Experience in sales and financial management is also required. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years management experience in manufacturing/steel industry.
• 6 Sigma Certification/experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of steel production processes for efficiency and quality.
• Optimizing resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Implementing quality control measures.
• Evaluating and improving production processes.
• Supervising inventory levels to ensure smooth operations.
• Leading and developing the production staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managing budgets and monitoring expenses.
• Maintaining supplier and vendor relations.
• Coordinating with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of steel production processes

Sales experience

Financial acumen

Education

Qualification in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Duties

• Overseeing Production: Manage all aspects of steel production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety regulations.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize the allocation of resources including manpower, machinery, and materials to meet production targets within budget constraints.
• Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Inventory Management: Supervise inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Personnel Management: Lead and develop a team of production staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage budgets for production operations, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving initiatives where possible.
• Supplier and Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment at competitive prices.
• Communication and Coordination: Coordinate with other departments such as sales, logistics, production and maintenance to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of goals.

Sales and Marketing

• Developing relationships with new and existing clients or customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Industrial Engineering essential.
• At least 10 yrs management experience in manufacturing/steel industry.
• 6 Sigma Certification/experience beneficial.
• Must have financial background.
• Must have sales experience.
• Strong understanding of steel production processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is desirable.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve production targets.