General Manager

apartmentPersona Staff placeCape Town calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  • Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output
  • Translate demand into structured production plans and ensure consistent execution
  • Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments
  • Drive throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency
  • Sit on EXCO and contribute to strategic business decisions
  • Engage directly with customers regarding manufacturing contracts and delivery expectations
  • Oversee costing, BOMs, and product pricing
  • Set and manage production targets, monitoring team performance against KPIs
  • Implement KPI structures for supervisors and production teams
  • Lead and manage all factory staff, including wage reviews and increases
  • Develop and manage sales budgets and capital expenditure planning
  • Deliver monthly reporting to Head Office with direct reporting to the CEO
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise headcount
  • Implement Lean principles and build a high-performance culture
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards
  • Oversee equipment reliability and maintenance planning
Requirements
  • Relevant degree (essential)
  • Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership or General Management role
  • Strong background in multi-stage manufacturing (fabrication, processing, finishing environments)
  • Demonstrated experience managing full factory operations, including commercial and financial aspects
  • Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and pricing within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience operating at EXCO or senior leadership level
  • Proven ability to drive operational improvements and reduce inefficiencies
  • Strong leadership capability with experience managing large teams
  • Hands-on, structured, and highly process-driven approach
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