Cape Town: General Manager posted by Hire Resolve
Posted on 2025-07-14 00:00:00
| Employer | Hire Resolve |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Management |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
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 *****@*****.co.za or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: *****@*****.co.za
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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