General Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006585/H

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is an established manufacturing and distribution business supplying a wide range of outdoor cooking, braai, and lifestyle products to major South African retailers.Â

They are seeking a hands-on General Manager to drive operational efficiency, manage production teams, and ensure consistent output across multiple product lines.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output
Translate demand into structured production plans and ensure consistent execution
Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments
Drive throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency
Sit on EXCO and contribute to strategic business decisions
Engage directly with customers regarding manufacturing contracts and delivery expectations
Oversee costing, BOMs, and product pricing
Set and manage production targets, monitoring team performance against KPIs
Implement KPI structures for supervisors and production teams
Lead and manage all factory staff, including wage reviews and increases
Develop and manage sales budgets and capital expenditure planning
Deliver monthly reporting to Head Office with direct reporting to the CEO
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise headcount
Implement Lean principles and build a high-performance culture
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards
Oversee equipment reliability and maintenance planning

Requirements:

Relevant degree (essential)
Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership or General Management role
Strong background in multi-stage manufacturing (fabrication, processing, finishing environments)
Demonstrated experience managing full factory operations, including commercial and financial aspects
Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and pricing within a manufacturing environment
Experience operating at EXCO or senior leadership level
Proven ability to drive operational improvements and reduce inefficiencies
Strong leadership capability with experience managing large teams
Hands-on, structured, and highly process-driven approach

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