General Manager

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Bellville, South Africa

Salary:

R90k per month

SUMMARY:
General Manager - Manufacturing Bellville R90 000 pm

POSITION INFO:

GENERAL MANAGER: MANUFACTURING

R90 000 Basic situated in Bellville

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced General Manager: Manufacturing to lead our end-to-end manufacturing operations. This critical role will oversee inbound logistics, material management, storage, and production to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of INUKA’s product range. You will drive operational excellence, embed world-class standards, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver quality at scale.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Lead inbound logistics, material storage, and manufacturing operations.
Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
Deliver on production targets through efficiency, quality, and yield improvement.
Embed Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and cost.
Build and coach strong teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
Champion innovation in processes, systems, and technology.

ABOUT YOU

Proven leadership experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong track record in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory, and quality standards.
Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making.
Experience managing large teams in complex manufacturing environments.
ERP/WMS systems proficiency and advanced analytical capability.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to deliver results under pressure..

THE HATS YOU MAY WEAR

Operational Architect: Shape and optimise manufacturing strategies aligned with the company’s growth.
Excellence Enabler: Drive world-class standards in quality, safety, and production efficiency.
Efficiency Engineer: Embed Lean/CI practices and cost optimisation initiatives.
People Builder: Lead, mentor, and coach teams to achieve sustainable high performance.
Risk Controller: Safeguard compliance, mitigate operational risks, and maintain stock integrity.
Innovation Driver: Champion process, systems, and technology advancements.
Change Maker: Embed a culture of adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement..

WHAT OTHER DETAILS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS MAKE OUR EYES LIGHT UP, YOU ASK?

Track record of transforming manufacturing operations in high-growth businesses.
Hands-on expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and automation.
Strong commercial acumen balancing efficiency, quality, and cost.
Ability to lead large-scale teams while embedding a safety-first culture.
Exceptional problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.

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