Plant Head - (Steel Plant)1

Midvaal Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Head for a steel manufacturing facility in Cape Town. This executive role involves overseeing plant operations, managing P&L, and ensuring workforce leadership and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and substantial experience in the steel industry. This role offers an opportunity to shape production processes and drive business growth. CVs can be submitted via the provided email, with the reference number MID624 included.

Qualifications

• Experienced steel manufacturing leader with operational, financial and strategic capabilities.
• Strong technical expertise is crucial for leading the facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full plant operations and manage P&L.
• Lead workforce development and production optimization.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Plant operations management

P&L management

Production planning

Workforce leadership

Quality assurance

Health and Safety compliance

Cost control

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

PLANT HEAD – STEEL PLANT
Kuils River, Cape Town
Ref: MID624

Midvaal Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a senior Plant Head to lead a Steel Manufacturing Facility (Melt Shop, Rebar Mill & Wire Mill).

This executive-level role reports directly to the Board and requires strong technical expertise and strategic leadership.

Key Focus Areas

• Full plant operations & P&L management
• Production planning & optimization
• Workforce leadership & development
• Quality assurance & process control
• Health, Safety & Environmental compliance
• Maintenance & asset reliability
• Cost control & resource optimization
• Business development & market growth
• Lean, Six Sigma & continuous improvement

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering, advanced qualifications are an advantage.

Ideal candidate: Experienced steel manufacturing leader with strong operational, financial and strategic capabilities.

Send CV to: [e-mail]
Use reference number MID624 in the subject line

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.