GM: Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Orange Recruiting

Job Ref:

JHB002721/JB

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R70k Monthly

SUMMARY:

My client, based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, is looking for a skilled GM in Manufacturing to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement in their facilities. This role will oversee inbound logistics, material management, storage and production and will drive operational excellence and embed world class standards.

POSITION INFO:
Experience required:

Degree (Industrial Engineer, Engineer, Logistics etc)
Proven management skills and experience in FMCG, pharma or cosmetics complex manufacturing environment
Knowledgeable of GMP, regulatory and quality standards
Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and data driven decision making
ERP/WMS systems proficiency
Strong commercial / business acumen
Solid problem solving and systems-thinking mindset
Ability to instill a culture of continuous improvement, resilience and adaptability

Key areas of responsibility

Deliver on production targets through efficiency, quality and yield improvement
Embed Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to reduce waste and cost
Champion innovation in processes, systems and technology
Drive world-class standards in quality, safety and production efficiency
Safeguard compliance, mitigate operational risks and maintain stock integrity

This position is open to South Africans only and short-listed candidates based on a match to the listed requirements will be contacted.

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