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General Manager – Manufacturing

West Coast Personnel
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Description:A well-established manufacturing company exporting to over 50 countries seeks a hands-on General Manager to oversee production, sales, finance, operations and logistics. The role requires a technically minded leader who thrives on the factory floor, leads by example and manages cross-functional teams. Technical Expertise:
  • Materials performance, coatings and industrial fabrication.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino).
  • Basic engineering principles: stress points, load calculations and material strength.
  • Machine operation and maintenance (sewing, welding, cutting, assembly).
  • Rigging and installation techniques.
  • Health & safety compliance (OHS, ISO 9001).

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy: Drive company performance, growth, and operational efficiency.
Production & Operations: Ensure quality, timely delivery, lean processes, and compliance.
Sales & Export: Grow domestic and international sales, strengthen customer relationships, and maintain export standards.
Finance & Commercial: Manage budgets, P&L, and cost efficiency.
People & Culture: Lead by example, mentor managers, and foster teamwork and accountability.

Key Requirements
  • Senior management experience in manufacturing (textiles, industrial equipment, or related).
  • Technical proficiency: drawings, CAD, machine operations.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, compliance and export standards.
  • Broad experience in finance, HR and operations.
  • Hands-on leadership and strong commercial acumen.

Success Metrics
  • Efficient production with reduced costs and improved delivery.
  • Optimised internal transport and logistics.
  • Growth in domestic and international sales.
  • Strong profitability and disciplined financial management.
  • Motivated, high-performing teams aligned with company goals.

Requirements:

Technical Expertise:
  • Materials performance, coatings and industrial fabrication.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino).
  • Basic engineering principles: stress points, load calculations and material strength.
  • Machine operation and maintenance (sewing, welding, cutting, assembly).
  • Rigging and installation techniques.
  • Health & safety compliance (OHS, ISO 9001).

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy: Drive company performance, growth, and operational efficiency.
Production & Operations: Ensure quality, timely delivery, lean processes, and compliance.
Sales & Export: Grow domestic and international sales, strengthen customer relationships, and maintain export standards.
Finance & Commercial: Manage budgets, P&L, and cost efficiency.
People & Culture: Lead by example, mentor managers, and foster teamwork and accountability.

Key Requirements
  • Senior management experience in manufacturing (textiles, industrial equipment, or related).
  • Technical proficiency: drawings, CAD, machine operations.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, compliance and export standards.
  • Broad experience in finance, HR and operations.
  • Hands-on leadership and strong commercial acumen.

Success Metrics
  • Efficient production with reduced costs and improved delivery.
  • Optimised internal transport and logistics.
  • Growth in domestic and international sales.
  • Strong profitability and disciplined financial management.
  • Motivated, high-performing teams aligned with company goals.
  • Materials performance, coatings and industrial fabrication.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD models (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino).
  • Basic engineering principles: stress points, load calculations and material strength.
  • Machine operation and maintenance (sewing, welding, cutting, assembly).
  • Rigging and installation techniques.
  • Health & safety compliance (OHS, ISO 9001).
  • Senior management experience in manufacturing (textiles, industrial equipment, or related).
  • Technical proficiency: drawings, CAD, machine operations.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, compliance and export standards.
  • Broad experience in finance, HR and operations.
  • Hands-on leadership and strong commercial acumen.
  • Efficient production with reduced costs and improved delivery.
  • Optimised internal transport and logistics.
  • Growth in domestic and international sales.
  • Strong profitability and disciplined financial management.
  • Motivated, high-performing teams aligned with company goals.
01 Oct 2025;   from: careers24.com

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