Job Description

Job Summary
A leading food manufacturer specializing in private-label perishable and shelf-stable foods is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets, and operations in Cape Town. This exciting opportunity calls for a thoughtful leader and confident decision-maker with proven experience in managing a medium-sized business of 50-100 employees. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to align all business functions with strategic goals and values. Knowledge of the Woolworths production environment would be beneficial.
Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and provide guidance, mentorship, and training to manufacturing employees.
• Manage employee performance, conduct evaluations, and resolve conflicts.
• Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and timely production.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Manage and control production costs and budgets.
• Monitor and analyse production performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovation within the manufacturing facility.
• Establish policies and processes as needed.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures and safety protocols.
• Manage and control the manufacturing budget to ensure financial performance and profitability.
• Analyse financial data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality assurance, and sales, to achieve business goals.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, department heads, and other stakeholders.
• Manage customer/client expectations and/or needs.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new employees.

Requirements:

• BSc/BCom in Business or Operations Management or a relevant field.
• Proven experience as a General Manager or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, manufacturing operations, process improvement, and quality control.
• Strong knowledge of business processes and functions (operations, manufacturing, finance, HR, procurement, technologies, industry standards, etc.).

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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