General Manager

MnT People Solutions; Elsiesriver; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in South Africa is seeking a General Manager to oversee all production functions. You will be responsible for strategic planning, managing profitability, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in a production environment and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive productivity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of senior management experience in a production or service environment.
• Ability to work under stress and resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production functions and related processes.
• Align branch goals with overall business strategy.
• Manage financial resources efficiently.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification at NQF level 5 or higher

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

SUMMARY :

As a General Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for all production functions, including leadership, strategic planning, resource planning, and setting direction for productivity and factory operations.

POSITION INFO :

You will oversee all production functions and related processes such as collection, receiving, sorting, mending/repairing, washing, drying, folding, packing, order make-up, loading, distributing, and delivering of products.

Key deliverables include:

1. Strategic direction: Aligning branch goals with overall business strategy, developing and communicating vision, and providing leadership and guidance to ensure departmental and individual activities support the branch and company objectives.
2. Profitability: Managing financial resources efficiently, controlling costs, optimizing productivity, analyzing performance, managing purchasing, and setting competitive pricing to maximize profit margins.
3. Sales & Marketing: Building customer relationships, resolving complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction, guiding sales strategies, and managing client renewals and new business activities.
4. Productivity: Planning and communicating production schedules, optimizing equipment and staff utilization, monitoring deviations, and ensuring maintenance to minimize downtime.
5. Distribution: Managing the quality, cost, and efficiency of product movement, ensuring optimal loading, routing, and delivery, and maintaining accurate distribution records.
6. Finance & Costs: Implementing financial controls, preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and calculating product pricing considering margins and market factors.
7. Legislative / Standard compliance: Ensuring adherence to quality management (ISO 9001), OHSA, HR, and employment legislation, and maintaining required certifications.
8. People: Monitoring staff performance, managing grievances, planning labor, and facilitating training and development.
9. Administration: Analyzing reports related to production, finance, distribution, sales, and employee management, and preparing management reports.

Key requirements include:

• Qualification at NQF level 5 or higher in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of senior management experience in a production or service environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under stress, resolve conflicts, and pay attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English communication and MS Office suite.