General Manager

Location:

Cape Town

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Project Management qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ senior management experience within the aluminium manufacturing, glazing, façade, or architectural aluminium industry.
• Proven experience managing a manufacturing or production facility.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium fabrication, manufacturing, installation, and production processes.
• Sound understanding of Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) requirements and labour practices within the Western Cape.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience managing production, warehouse, logistics, procurement, installation, and maintenance teams.
• Financial management experience including budgeting, cost control, wages, and salaries.
• Computer literate with ERP or manufacturing systems experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to drive performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing facility.
• Drive production efficiency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production costs and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Manage operational budgets, labour costs, wages, salaries, and overall expenditure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and production teams.
• Hold management accountable for operational performance and business objectives.
• Oversee production, warehouse, logistics, procurement, and installation departments.
• Ensure machinery, equipment, and facilities are effectively maintained to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, labour legislation, and company policies.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.
• Drive quality control initiatives to reduce waste and improve product standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Resolve operational and customer-related issues effectively.
• Prepare and review operational reports and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.