Plant Manager

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Durban, South Africa. You will drive operational excellence and ensure strategic business objectives in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of senior management experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and Lean manufacturing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' senior management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgets, and financial ratios.
• Strong technical and operational management ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant's manufacturing strategy.
• Lead production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Manage plant budgets and CAPEX projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Financial Acumen

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Science, Engineering, or related NQF Level 6 qualification

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure the achievement of strategic business objectives in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant's manufacturing strategy aligned with overall business objectives.

• Lead all production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operational activities to maximise efficiency and productivity.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

• Manage plant budgets, financial performance, CAPEX projects, and operational reporting.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

• Lead new product introductions, plant projects, and business implementation activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Lead, develop, and manage high-performing teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Science, Engineering, or a related NQF Level 6 qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years' senior management experience within the automotive manufacturing industry.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgets, and key financial ratios.

• Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Strong technical and operational management ability.

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic and results-oriented leader.

• Strong people management and coaching skills.

• Proven experience driving operational improvements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.