Western Cape: General Manager posted by ESG Recruitment

Overseeing Production:
a. Manage all aspects of steel production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety regulations.
– Resource Allocation:
a. Optimize the allocation of resources including manpower, machinery, and materials to meet production targets within budget constraints.
– Quality Control:
a. Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
– Process Improvement:
a. Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
– Inventory Management:
a. Supervise inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
– Personnel Management:
a. Lead and develop a team of production staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
– Health and Safety Compliance:
a. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
– Budgeting and Cost Control:

a. Develop and manage budgets for production operations, monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving initiatives where possible.
– Supplier and Vendor Relations:
a. Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment at competitive prices.
– Communication and Coordination:
a. Coordinate with other departments such as sales, logistics, production and maintenance to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of goals.
– Sales and Marketing
a. developing relationships with new and existing clients or customers

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
– Qualification in Industrial Engineering essential
– At least 10 yrs management experience in manufacturing/steel     industry.
– 6 Sigma Certification/experience beneficial.
– Must have financial background.
– Must have sales experience.
– Strong understanding of steel production processes,       machinery,   and equipment.
– Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is desirable.
– Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to   motivate and inspire teams to achieve production targets.