General Manager

Persona Staff

Full-time Management & Leadership
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Location
cape town, western cape, South-Africa
Posted
July 18, 2026

Job Description

Our client is an established manufacturing and distribution business supplying a wide range of outdoor cooking, braai, and lifestyle products to major South African retailers. They are seeking a hands‑on General Manager to drive operational efficiency, manage production teams, and ensure consistent output across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output
  • Translate demand into structured production plans and ensure consistent execution
  • Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments
  • Drive throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency
  • Sit on EXCO and contribute to strategic business decisions
  • Engage directly with customers regarding manufacturing contracts and delivery expectations
  • Oversee costing, BOMs, and product pricing
  • Set and manage production targets, monitoring team perform...