Business Management Lead

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000552/Jenna

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A hands-on business role with exposure across multiple areas of the business.

We are looking for a commercially minded and organised Business Management Lead to work closely with the MD of an established manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will assist with the overall coordination of the business, identify areas for improvement and help ensure that processes, systems and daily activities run efficiently.

This is a varied role involving business operations, production, administration, finance, suppliers and customer coordination.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Managing Director and Management Team on business matters Review business processes and identify areas for improvement Introduce and improve systems, procedures and administrative processes Coordinate activities between production, engineering, administration and suppliers Monitor production progress, customer orders and delivery deadlines Assist with stock control, purchasing and supplier coordination Review product costs, quotations and profit margins Assist with financial information and reporting in conjunction with the outsourced finance provider Coordinate customer communication and service requirements Assist with export orders, freight arrangements and related documentation Follow up on outstanding tasks and ensure agreed improvements are implemented Minimum Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Commerce, Operations, Industrial Engineering or a related field Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment Previous management or supervisory experience Good understanding of general business operations and commercial processes Experience with process improvements and business administration Exposure to stock control, purchasing, production coordination and costing Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills The Ideal Candidate Commercially minded with a good understanding of business Hands-on and willing to get involved in different areas Organised, practical and solutions-focused Confident communicating with employees, management, customers and suppliers Able to identify problems and implement improvements Comfortable working closely with the Managing Director and taking ownership of responsibilities

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