Johannesburg: Manufacturing Plant Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Johannesburg-based manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational efficiencies, managing production teams, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems and relevant legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiencies are achieved.
• Manage production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and technical teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Identify root causes of operational and production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure all equipment, machinery, moulds, and plant assets are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programmes, and engineering projects.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production systems.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects.
• Monitor raw material usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, food safety standards, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Drive health and safety compliance throughout the plant.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop operational teams.
• Ensure housekeeping, manufacturing, and operational standards are maintained at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong engineering and maintenance management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing budgets, maintenance spend, and capital expenditure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role. However, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.