GM, Hygiene & Tissue Manufacturing Leader

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in South Africa is seeking a General Manager for Hygiene/Tissue Products. This role involves leading the full manufacturing value-chain to meet strategic targets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of senior management experience in manufacturing, ideally in FMCG hygiene or tissue production. A tertiary qualification in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' manufacturing plant experience in a senior management role.
• Experience in FMCG hygiene, tissue, or paper-converting manufacturing preferred.
• Proven track record of leading operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the full manufacturing value-chain for hygiene/tissue products.
• Ensure compliant operations in line with SHEQ standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in South Africa is seeking a General Manager for Hygiene/Tissue Products. This role involves leading the full manufacturing value-chain to meet strategic targets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of senior management experience in manufacturing, ideally in FMCG hygiene or tissue production. A tertiary qualification in Engineering is required.