Senior Factory Manager

Recruiter:

Jean Fowlds Consultancy

Job Ref:

JFCsfm1D304

Date posted:

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Location:

vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Basic, Profit share, vehicle, Medical Aid, Pension/provident, disability, Cell phone; Long term retention incentive scheme

SUMMARY:
Senior Factory Manager. Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Metallurgy degree (Honours) or [MEng] advantageous. Energetic, goal-oriented. Solid and traceable track record. Expert in the manufacturing environment. Excellent maintenance knowledge and >10 years experience in snr management capacity. Highly demanding position.

POSITION INFO:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Factory Manager.

A large manufacturing concern and part of a listed group, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Factory Manager.

Minimum Engineering degree required (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Metallurgical) or related field. An honours degree or MEng is advantageous.

You will be expected to work hand-in-hand with the CEO of the organization to ensure optimal productivity.

Seeking an energetic, goal & career-oriented individual. A degree in mechanical/chemical/electrical/metallurgy is required. A solid, traceable career history is required. This is a demanding but rewarding role with excellent career opportunities. Seeking the best of the best within the manufacturing industry. This is an international company with excellent benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support CEO in operational management and team development of the factory
Excellent maintenance skills required
Recruitment, training, and development of personnel
Asset preservation through the development, implementation, and management of effective systems
Develop and implement best practices in all areas of the factory
Being a credible leader who develops and guides operational teams and individuals in achieving targets
Driving continuous improvements and waste elimination to reduce costs and improve quality
Product development to ensure sustained fashionable and value-for-money product ranges
Project management of capital projects
Development of new products and technology
Financial control of factory costs
Safety and risk management in terms of legislation
Sourcing of new local and international suppliers
Identification and development of future leaders in the business
Ensure the factory is focused on agreed key performance indicators

KEY STRENGTHS / ABILITIES

Able to work autonomously
Must be energetic, active, and a go-getter
Manage growth and change in a professional and entrepreneurial manner
Adaptive and creative to meet targets
Developing and leading teams and individuals toward common long-term objectives and short-term goals
Hands-on and results-driven
Focused on customer and business needs
Tenacious on goal delivery
Elevated level of attention to detail
Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver
Ability to notice opportunities
Challenge established practices to evaluate the validity
Engineering and project management skills to drive and deliver continuous improvement
Strong work ethic
Strategic and big picture thinker
Emotional intelligence and robustness, diplomatic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Metallurgical) or equivalent.
Previous Millwright / Electrical Qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity.
Excellent Managerial Skills
Min 10+ years solid & traceable track record in a similar position.
This is a highly demanding position and a fast-paced industry.
We require an energetic and physically fit candidate with excellent leadership skills.

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