General Manager, Manufacturing, Butterworth, ECape

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a General Manager (Manufacturing) for a permanent role based in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
 

• Grade 12 with Engineering based qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in the manufacturing / engineering industry in terms of production
• Valid drivers and own transport
• Good knowledge of different business functions and strong leadership ability
• Good computer skills and a proactive nature
• Good interpersonal skills and communication ability
• Fluency in English and Xhosa
• Must be able to run the plant in terms of production and orders reporting to H/O
• Strong work ethic and highly organized
• Candidate must be resident in the Butterworth area

• Overseeing daily business operations (manufacturing)
• Develop / implement growth strategies
• Training low level managers and staff
• Creating / managing budgets
• Work closely with Head Office to ensure production is on schedule
• Handle key accounts
• Head up production linked to sales
• Evaluation performance and productivity
• Research / identify growth opportunities
• Generate reports and give presentations based on production