General Manager

Persona Staff; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff is seeking a qualified individual for a senior manufacturing leadership role in South Africa, specifically in Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate will be accountable for factory operations, ensuring adherence to performance targets and implementing operational improvements.

This role requires significant leadership experience and a solid understanding of costing, as well as a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing production flow and engaging with customers on manufacturing contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership or General Management role.
• Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and pricing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating at EXCO or senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output.
• Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational improvements

Multi-stage manufacturing

Costing knowledge

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output
• Translate demand into structured production plans and ensure consistent execution
• Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments
• Drive throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency
• Sit on EXCO and contribute to strategic business decisions
• Engage directly with customers regarding manufacturing contracts and delivery expectations
• Oversee costing, BOMs, and product pricing
• Set and manage production targets, monitoring team performance against KPIs
• Implement KPI structures for supervisors and production teams
• Lead and manage all factory staff, including wage reviews and increases
• Develop and manage sales budgets and capital expenditure planning
• Deliver monthly reporting to Head Office with direct reporting to the CEO
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise headcount
• Implement Lean principles and build a high-performance culture
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards
• Oversee equipment reliability and maintenance planning

Requirements

• Relevant degree (essential)
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership or General Management role
• Strong background in multi-stage manufacturing (fabrication, processing, finishing environments)
• Demonstrated experience managing full factory operations, including commercial and financial aspects
• Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and pricing within a manufacturing environmentExperience operating at EXCO or senior leadership level
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and reduce inefficiencies
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large teams
• Hands-on, structured, and highly process-driven approach

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 48 hours, consider your application unsuccessful.

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