Site Manager Johannesburg

Dynamic Outlook Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Johannesburg seeks a skilled manager to oversee operations at a full manufacturing site. You'll review processes for efficiency, manage personnel and enhance safety in alignment with corporate policies. The ideal candidate has an engineering background with experience in the FMCG or manufacturing sectors, strong communication and strategic planning skills. This is a pivotal role that reports to the Chief Technical Officer.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry is non-negotiable.
• Ability to deal with multiple, high-priority issues and excel under stressful conditions.
• Engineering background in Process, Chemical, or Operations discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a thorough review of processes to increase efficiency.
• Ensure that Industrial Relations are maintained and resolve grievances.
• Monitor the implementation of the Management Control System.

Skills

Effective Communication skills

Strategic Planning skills

Financial and business management skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Controlling a full manufacturing site with the cross‑functional understanding of all the areas of a manufacturing facility and is adept at managing personnel and labour relations along with the plant operations.

Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry is non‑negotiable.

Role reports to the Chief Technical Officer with Production and Operations reporting in.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out a thorough review of all processes and procedures currently being used by the Company and review where improvements could be made to increase efficiency.
• Planning and monitoring of the site to ensure that work is executed within the budgets allowed and in accordance with the contractual programme.
• Ensure that Industrial Relations are maintained and that grievances not resolved at site level are handled in accordance with the company policy and where required, chair disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure adequate tools, equipment, and material are available on site to affect the work and that proper controls are maintained on these.
• Ensure correct number, type, and quality of personnel are available on site and control and monitor the allocation of man‑hours expended and costs incurred.
• Set up, maintain and monitor the implementation of the Management Control System, as required.
• Ensure that the contractual requirements of individual contracts and projects are met and the company's contractual and commercial positions are protected.
• Ensure that the company's assets allocated to individual contracts and projects are kept safe and maintained in a proper manner.
• Ensure that company policy and procedures are implemented and adhered to by all personnel under his or her control.
• Monitor and establish an accurate value‑related assessment of progress at predetermined intervals and prepare interim and final billings.
• Assess and provide accurate value‑related input to the financial reporting system.
• Ensure that company Safety Procedures are implemented and adhered to on site.
• Provide training for site personnel in aspects of Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and other necessary skills, in accordance with company procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Engineering background is the basic requirement, especially in Process, Chemical, or Operations discipline.
• Diploma or Degree with substantial Manufacturing experience.
• Effective Communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strategic Planning skills.
• Financial and business management skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple, high‑priority issues and excel under stressful conditions.
• Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry.

Key Performance Indicators

• Production Performance
• Product specifications
• SHEQ compliance and best practice
• Cost containment
• Package & Remuneration
• Market related.