Job Description
SUMMARY:
Our client is an established manufacturing and distribution business supplying a wide range of outdoor cooking, braai, and lifestyle products to major South African retailers. They are seeking a hands-on General Manager to drive operational efficiency, manage production teams, and ensure consistent output across multiple product lines.
POSITION INFO:
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 ...