Plant Manager / Facilities Manager

J2E Placements; Uniondale; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

J2E Placements is recruiting on behalf of a Health Supplements Company for a Plant Manager/Facilities Operations Manager at Uniondale. You will oversee daily operations, facilities maintenance, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will drive continuous improvement using CIN7 ERP, manage budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure food safety and environmental standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in operations or facility management within manufacturing, preferably food, beverage, or sports nutrition sectors.
• Hands-on experience with CIN7 or similar ERP/facility management systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of process improvements and KPI achievement.

Responsibilities

• Facility Management
• Operational Oversight
• ERP System Utilization
• Safety & Compliance
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Budget Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Reporting
• Implement process enhancements and oversee cost-saving projects
• Liaise across sales, procurement, QA, and maintenance teams
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Food safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management/Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

CIN7 ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Plant Manager / Facilities Operations Manager – Uniondale.

Our client, a Health Supplements Company, seeks a Plant Manager/Facilities Operations Manager for their Manufacturing Department, to join their dynamic team, who can start Immediately at their Branch in Uniondale.

Must preferably be available immediately!

Salary: Market Related.

Job Purpose:

The Operations / Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational and facility management activities while ensuring the quality and food safety of products within a fast-paced sports nutrition manufacturing environment.

This role ensures the site operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and company standards, supporting both production and warehouse operations. Leveraging CIN7 as the central ERP system, the Operations / Facility Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, maintains site infrastructure, and fosters a culture of safety and operational excellence across all functions.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in operations or facility management within manufacturing, preferably food, beverage, or sports nutrition sectors.
• Hands-on experience with CIN7 or similar ERP/facility management systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations
• Analytical mindset with a record of implementing process improvements and achieving operational KPI targets.
• Valid License and Own Transport

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Facility Management
• Operational Oversight
• ERP System Utilization
• Safety & Compliance
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Budget Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Reporting
• Implement process enhancements and oversee cost-saving and other projects.
• Serve as liaison across stakeholders, including sales, procurement, quality assurance, and maintenance teams
• Other duties as assigned by management