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POSITION INFO:
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, manufacturing excellence, and building high-performing teams? This is a rare opportunity to step into a General Manager role where you will drive growth, strategy, and operational excellence across a dynamic and specialized manufacturing environment.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will lead a team of 45+ employees, taking full responsibility for strategy, operations, sales growth, customer experience, and people development. This role requires a commercially minded leader with strong technical knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to inspire a culture of innovation, quality, and customer focus.
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Preferred Knowledge (Advantageous)
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
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Develop and execute strategic plans aligned to the company’s mission and growth goals.
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Identify and capitalise on new market opportunities across exports, mining, military, civil infrastructure, and events.
2. Operations & Production Management
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Oversee all manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency in both batch and custom production.
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Drive continuous improvement in production methods and invest in innovation and R&D.
3. Sales, Business Development & Customer Satisfaction
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Expand both domestic and international client base.
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Build and nurture key client relationships (mining, military, event organisers, and export partners).
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Champion a customer-oriented approach, delivering custom solutions, technical support, and after-sales service.
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Collaborate with sales and marketing to position the brand, manage leads, and ensure competitive pricing.
4. Supply Chain & Vendor Management
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Build and manage a reliable supplier network to ensure on-time, cost-effective sourcing.
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Optimise procurement, inventory, and logistics across all divisions.
5. Service, Maintenance & Training
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Oversee post-sales services, including repairs, maintenance, spare parts supply, and technical training.
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Ensure service delivery standards and warranty processes are upheld.
6. People & Culture
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Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team across design, production, service, and administration.
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Build a culture of trust, transparency, and employee well-being.
7. Compliance & Governance
Candidate Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
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7–10 years’ experience in a senior operational leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or custom fabrication.
Skills & Competencies
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Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
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In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, custom design workflows, and R&D.
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Strong supplier negotiation and supply chain management skills.
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Business-minded leader with proven financial and operational oversight experience.
