General Site Manager, Manufacturing - Cape Town

Faith Cv Sourcing Specialists; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment firm is looking for a Group Site Manager based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will oversee all business activities, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence. With a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing—preferably in furniture—the role demands leadership in budgeting, quality control, and workforce management. This is an opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing role with experience in furniture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control all business activities at the manufacturing site.
• Oversee sourcing and management of raw materials and quality control.
• Develop annual site budgets and manage all site costs.
• Manage plant efficiencies and ensure completion of production plans.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Accountable for one's actions

Diplomatic and assertive

Create a united and disciplined workforce

Ability to handle a large workforce

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing

Job description

Group Site Manager : Manufacturing

Manufacturing Group Site Manager position based in Cape Town. Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous. The successful incumbent will receive a highly competitive salary. Only candidates with relevant experience and knowledge will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control all business activities at the specific manufacturing site.
• Oversee sourcing and management of raw materials through the manufacturing process, quality control, warehousing, and final distribution to the company’s customer base.
• Administer HR, IR, maintenance, asset management, risk management, facilities management, health and safety, and site security.
• Develop annual site budgets and manage all site costs.
• Plan and direct all site activities with the management team.
• Manage plant, premises, and building facilities, focusing on continuous improvement through lean initiatives.
• Manage the workforce, maintain discipline, develop staff, and build a dynamic team.
• Provide training, ensure multiskilling of staff, and manage operational risk.
• Ensure a secure and safe working environment.
• Manage plant efficiencies to ensure daily production plans are completed while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage the on‑time ordering and receiving of raw materials, maintaining an accurate stock control system.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of planned orders/load and manage subcontractors according to their agreed SLAs.
• Manage maintenance infrastructure and ensure a preventive maintenance plan is in place.
• Coordinate all offsite warehousing requirements.
• Manage the security infrastructure of the business, ensuring the safety of staff, plant, and assets.
• Lead operational human capital interventions.
• Identify performance‑enhancing projects and apply lean techniques for continuous improvement.
• Provide budgets for wage and salary staff, manufacturing, and distribution expenses.
• Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities with zero findings.

Key Skills

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accountable for one's actions.
• Diplomatic and assertive.
• Create a united and disciplined workforce.
• Ability to handle a large workforce of over employees.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, with manufacturing experience.
• Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.