General Manager

SUMMARY:
A global supplier of high quality webbing solutions, has a vacancy for a General  Manager to lead the Team.  The hiring organisation is a textile manufacturer, based in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha. The Company forms part of a larger Group which consists of four South African based manufacturing business units. Please note only candidates who are prepared to work / live in Gqeberha are to apply.

As the General Manager you will report to the Group Managing Director.
 
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Formulate the BU's strategy together with the Group MD for approval by the Board. 
• Prepare operational plans aligned to the strategy and drive the implementation thereof. 
• Prepare, review and present budgets for approval by the Divisional MD and Chairman. 
• Be customer focussed and fully accountable for sales, profitability, and the achievement of budgets. 
• Lead and develop staff reporting into to him / her and inspire, influence and motivate the full team. 
• Develop close working relationships with key customers. 
• Play an active role in developing new products, customers and markets. 
• Manage the company within financial and operating constraints and maintain financial control and discipline. 
• Ensure operational controls are in place and quality and service standards are continually improved. Strive for world class manufacturing standards. 
• Ensure Group policies are implemented and maintained and set additional plant level policies where necessary. 
• Manage HR with particular emphasis on ensuring adequate succession planning, retention of technical knowledge and effective mentoring and development of key employees. 
• Keep abreast of technological developments that impact the industry that the Company operates in. 
• Ensure that acceptable quality raw materials are sourced at the most competitive prices and that the import supply chain is carefully managed. 

• A self-driven, results orientated, highly motivated individual. 
• “Pioneering” type of personality, keen to explore, develop new markets. 
• An enquiring mind, willing to learn, but prepared to question the conventional wisdom. 
• Strong business development and sales skills. 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good team spirit within a diverse multidisciplinary team. 
• Willing to be hands-on and involves in all aspects of the business. 

• A minimum of 10 years relevant manufacturing environment experience and at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
• A relevant tertiary degree / qualification will be required. BCom, BEng, MBA or similar qualification.
• Clean criminal history.
• SA Citizen with a valid, unendorsed driver's licence.

POSITION INFO:
General Manager (Manufacturing)

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