Job Summary
Are you a seasoned leader in the packaging and manufacturing sector looking for your next challenge? A leading industrial player is seeking a high-caliber Factory Manager to oversee their production facility. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who excels at optimizing operations while maintaining a sharp eye on quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
As the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the production facility, ensuring that output targets are met with maximum efficiency. Your core duties will include:
Operational Oversight: Directing all production activities, from raw material handling to final dispatch, to ensure seamless workflow.
Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing production schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
Quality Control: Maintaining rigorous quality standards to ensure all products meet client specifications and industry regulations.
Team Leadership: Managing a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of high performance, and overseeing staff training and development.
Safety & Compliance: Ensuring the facility remains in full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying bottlenecks and implementing Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve margins.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must possess a blend of technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities:
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
Experience: A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a senior management capacity (preferably within the packaging industry).
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of manufacturing machinery, production planning software, and ISO quality standards.
Leadership: Proven track record of managing large teams and driving operational excellence.
Attributes: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a "hands-on" approach to floor management.
How to Apply
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, the right leadership is the difference between meeting a quota and setting a benchmark. If you are ready to steer a premier facility toward continued success, we want to hear from you.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today by contacting Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or via LinkedIn.
Website: hireresolve.us
Email CV: Manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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