General Manager

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. 

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 To apply, please send your CV to         Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.   Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.