Branch Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Branch Manager required for a large manufacturing company mainly focusing on production of cement-based tile adhesives and related construction materials

Location: East London 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise factory staff and oversee all daily activities.

• Manage multiple facets of the facility, including logistics.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Order and control all raw materials needed for production.

• Ensure the correct orders and pickings leave the warehouse.

• Check orders, stock received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.

• Attend the daily production planning meeting and plan daily production timeously.

• Maintain records, report relevant information, and prepare necessary documentation. Submit daily production by 8:00 AM the next day.

• Check daily clocking of hourly paid employees and approve all clockings before 8:30 AM on payday.

• Perform daily inspections on all plant and equipment, and repair any defects found.

• Communicate and coordinate sales orders and pickings with factory staff.

• Ensure the factory, equipment, and premises are always clean and neat.

• Perform monthly stock takes.

• Open and close the facility daily, including activation of the alarm system.

• Assist and support the admin and sales staff when required.

• Manage local sales and admin staff.

• Liaise with clients.

• Participate in marketing drives.

Qualifications & Requirements (ESSENTIAL)

• A valid driver’s license.
• Grade 12/matric certificate.
• 5 - 10 years experience as a Production Manager or similar role.