Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, maintenance of production equipment, sales, commercial growth, customer engagement, administration, and budgeting & costings of all regional operations in KZN, production records and miscellaneous plant management duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to all aspects of the operations.
Financial control and accountability for meeting budget and revenue targets.
Responsible for the Profit and Loss of the branch.
Drive regional sales towards budget goals.
Educate, develop, and motivate the team to achieve required results.
Overall accountability for all regional activities and operations.
Determine plant policies consistent with organization or corporate policies.
Ensure Plant's compliance to government and regulatory requirements such as OHSA.
Providing customer support and sales management for regional customers.
Oversee the maintenance of buildings, equipment, and plant security and protection.
Provide business leadership that demonstrates commitment to plant goals on a day-to-day basis.
Control and minimize operating expenses such as labour, overtime, freight, and repair expenses.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by enforcing good communication practices and good housekeeping practices.
Ensure personal productivity and performance meets required standards.
Serve as the face of the company within the region and the communities in which we operate.
All reporting- Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly- for Finance, Legal compliance, Production, Sales, and Inventory Management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business Management or Sales.
Minimum 8 years relevant industry experience (Manufacturing).
Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management.
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Good understanding of South African labour law and industrial relations.
Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
Retail Sales experience.
Ability to lead diverse teams, with experience in a unionised environment.

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