Our client, the largest South African manufacturer and distributor of decorative polystyrene cornices is looking for a General Manager in Manufacturing.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee all the elements required to produce a product, including the raw materials, machinery and equipment and personnel.
• Responsible for the day to day running’s of the factory
• Determine staffing requirements
• Hire and train new staff
• Supervise direct reporting staff according to overall company policy
• Apply strategic planning to determine company, department or unit objectives
• Set employee goals and objectives (KPIS)
• Develop staff to maximize potential
• Monitor staff performance including performance reviews
• Delegate work duties to staff to attain objectives
• Allocate use of available resources
• Monitor and assist staff with work progress
• Evaluate current business processes and systems
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Establish and maintain controls
• Formulate department/unit policies and practices
• Co-ordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
• Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
• Review performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity and quality goals
• Manage Sales Staff
• Manage and look after the relationships with Key Account Clients

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (GR 12)
• Previous management experience in production
• Non-negotiable: Degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Production Management diploma would be an advantage
• Experience within the building industry would be hugely beneficial
• Judgment and decision-making
• Resource management and problem analysis
• Planning and organizing
• Adaptability
• Clean Driver Licence
• Computer Literacy

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so.

Ref: CPT000077/Tam