General Manager: Production

1 week ago


South Africa Ayanda Mbanga - Redefining Success Full time

GENERAL MANAGER:

PRODUCTIONQualifications, requirements, experience and profile: An appropriate tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferably Mechanical/Industrial), Food Science, Production/Operations Management is mandatory, while a post-degree qualification in management (post-grad; MBA) will strengthen the application.

Proven experience in a senior management and leadership role in a hands-on operational/ manufacturing environment, preferably gained in the food-, agro-processing or FMCG manufacturing industries.

Previous functional experience in the following areas is important:

production management; production planning; plant maintenance; CAPEX projects; engineering based fault-finding and problem-solving; machinery/plant and process optimisation, inclusive of production efficiencies/productivity; budget preparation and control.

Proficiency in food safety regulations and quality control standards is required.

Additional qualifications and experience in Food Safety systems such as FSSC 22000, as well as ISO 14001 environmental standards will be a strong recommendation.

Strong conceptual skills with the ability to work, think and contribute at both tactical and strategic level with business-related ideas and initiatives.

Strong analytical capability including the analysis of variances and the development of remedial actions.

Strong leadership and people management skills to effectively manage, motivate, and align teams, to shape the company culture and to promote teamwork.

Effective communication skills that range from formal presentations to facilitation of group sessions as well as coaching and mentorship of subordinates.


The position:

A senior management position that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and entails attendance of Board meetings to provide input and feedback on areas of responsibility.

Full management responsibility of a citrus processing plant and fruit juice blending facility inclusive of responsibility for the Food Safety, Quality, Health & Safety, Dispatch and Maintenance departments.

Responsibility to drive process improvement initiatives/specific projects that could have a significant benefit for the business on quality, costs, productivity, and delivery on objectives.


Manage and monitor all Capex projects:

Identification, planning, budgeting, purchasing, management, and implementation of all capital projects to ensure immediate and long-term cost saving and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibility for HR and union-related matters inclusive of disciplinary actions and management of EE and skills development.

The organisation will offer the successful candidate:
Market-related compensation and other standard benefits.
Company-specific benefits related to a senior position.

The organisation is:
A successful citrus processing plant and fruit juice blending company, trading both nationally and internationally since 1959. The main production facility is 15 km outside of Brits in North-West province.

The Head Office is on the same premises and the GM:
Production role is based at HQ.
The Talent Connection (Pty) Ltd has been retained to assist Magaliesberg Citrus (Pty) Ltd with this strategic appointment. Forward your CV to Wilanie Brand at
. Wilanie Brand or Adrie de Bod may be contacted for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 7 June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

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