General Manager – Granite Factory | Brits | Drive Production & Lead Growth

DLA INVESTMENTS S A; Brits; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading granite manufacturing business in Brits seeks a creative General Manager to oversee operations, enhance productivity, and maintain high standards of quality. Ideal candidates are ambitious leaders ready to grow with the company and improve factory efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of machinery: cutters, polishers.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or Setswana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations: cutting, polishing, dispatch.
• Lead and motivate the factory team.
• Implement production schedules to maximize output.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Planning

Problem-solving

Productivity Improvement

Education

5+ years experience in factory/operations/production management

Tools

Factory machinery maintenance

Job description

**Industry:** Natural Stone Manufacturing / Granite Processing

**Salary:** Competitive package + performance incentives

**Start Date:** As soon as possible

About Us

We are a growing granite manufacturing business based in Brits, supplying high-quality cut and polished stone to clients across South Africa and beyond. Our factory is equipped with cutting, polishing, and finishing machinery, and we take pride in our craftsmanship and reliability.

We’re looking for a driven, hands-on General Manager who can take full ownership of production, workforce productivity, operational systems, and machinery maintenance. If you're ambitious, passionate about operational excellence, and eager to grow with a business that rewards performance — we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

·• Oversee daily factory operations – cutting, polishing, dispatch

·• Lead and motivate a team of factory workers and supervisors

·• Implement efficient production schedules to maximize output and minimize downtime

·• Ensure all machinery is well-maintained and fully operational

·• Improve and formalize internal processes for quality, safety, and efficiency

·• Identify opportunities to cut costs and increase margins without compromising quality

·• Enforce discipline, accountability, and high performance within the team

·• Report directly to the business owner with KPIs and operational insights

·• Drive continuous improvement and be a key player in growth strategy

Qualifications & Experience

·• 5+ years in factory/operations/production management, ideally in granite, stone, mining, or manufacturing

·• Strong track record in labour productivity, machine maintenance, and process development

·• Technical knowledge of factory machinery (cutters, polishers, etc.)

·• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or Setswana is a plus

·• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and planning skills

·• Ambitious, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision

Ideal Candidate Profile

·• A natural leader who holds the team to high standards

·• Hands-on – not afraid to get onto the floor to solve problems

·• Ambitious – sees this role as a stepping stone to bigger things

·• Resilient and thrives in a fast-moving, practical environment

·• Loyal, trustworthy, and takes full responsibility for results

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to:

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