Manufacturing Director
We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results‑driven Manufacturing Director to lead national operations and ensure optimal production performance across all business units. The successful candidate will take full accountability for operational excellence, strategic alignment, profitability, and the development of a best‑in‑class operating model. This role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive a unified culture across all service partners and stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
1. Service Delivery & Operations
Oversee the full running of production nationally
Implement initiatives to measure and drive operational performance
Ensure continuous innovation within operations
Maintain high standards across all facilities
Design and manage cyclical national site visits
Align service delivery outputs with strategic initiatives
Assess operational performance of teams and service partners
Develop measurement tools to evaluate service performance
2. Financial & Commercial
Drive innovation to create operational efficiencies
Optimise costs to achieve savings targets
Identify opportunities for company growth
Ensure service contracts are fulfilled and credits claimed where applicable
Manage profitability through cost control and commercial insight
Ensure expenses align with approved budgets
3. Strategic
Develop a customer‑focused service culture
Align all services under operational and cultural standards
Identify strategic opportunities for business benefit
Use technology to drive efficiency and innovation
4. Compliance & Governance
Ensure operational compliance with governance requirements
Maintain adherence to documented processes
Continuously improve dashboards and reporting tools
Manage customer feedback and track resolutions
5. People Management & Team Dynamics
Motivate and manage national teams
Develop and implement training programmes
Identify and address training gaps
Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Projects, and Engineering
Manage team performance and outputs
Assist with IR/HR matters
Drive a culture of collaboration
6. General Administration
Daily production feedback reporting
Benchmark production outputs
Hold weekly and monthly documented meetings
Maintain all production records
Conduct site visits and reviews
7. Health & Safety
Adhere to ISG SHEQ policies and procedures
Maintain ISO standards and procedures
Implement required measures for compliance
Ensure OHS compliance across all sites
Engage with teams on quality, HSE, projects, and operations
8. Reporting
Prepare monthly presentations for stakeholders
Report on production outputs and operational performance
Manage SLAs for production site closures
Maintain dashboards and statistics
9. Adhoc
Execute additional responsibilities as directed
Manage specific delegated projects
Person Specification
Education & Licenses
Tertiary Qualification — BSc Degree, Diploma in Production/Operations, Management Degree (EDP/MBA/MBL advantageous)
Matric
Driver’s Licence — Valid SA licence
Experience
10 years relevant experience
8 years Production & Operations
8 years Senior Management
Precast/Paving Manufacturing
JDE experience — Advantageous
Technical / Core Training
Production & Operations
General Manufacturing
People Management
Supply Chain & Procurement
Negotiation
Commercial & Vendor Management
Finance, Law & Auditing
IT Skills — MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook (Intermediate), SAP knowledge
Statutory Requirements
OHS Act
ISO 9001
Risk Management
Fundamental Competencies
Personal Competencies
Planning & Organisation
Initiative
Confidentiality
Service Orientation
Attention to Detail
Performance Driven
Leadership Competencies
Business Acumen
Decisiveness
Outcome‑based Leadership
Strategic Intent
Conflict Management
Intellectual Competencies
Problem Analysis
Pursuit of Excellence
Independence
Interpersonal Competencies
Relationship Building
Listening
Teamwork
Written Communication