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A leading food manufacturer specializing in private-label perishable and shelf-stable foods seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets, and operations in Cape Town. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a thoughtful leader and confident decision-maker with proven experience managing a medium-sized business of 50-100 employees.

Key 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 analyze 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.
Analyze 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.).

Knowledge of the Woolworths production environment would be beneficial.

What’s Offered:

A highly competitive salary based on experience.