General Manager

General Manager – Manufacturing (Hygiene / Tissue Products)

Location : Gauteng – Manufacturing Site

Permanent, Full Time

Role Purpose

Lead and direct the full manufacturing value-chain for hygiene / tissue products (from pulp / rolls through to finished product conversion and packaging) to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery and people targets. Develop a high-performance culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the business meets its strategic and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant operations in line with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards.
• Lead a multidisciplinary management team (production, engineering, maintenance, quality, logistics, HR) to deliver business plan objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes (lean manufacturing, TPM, OEE improvements, waste / yield optimisation).
• Develop and implement operating strategies to minimise cost, maximise throughput and improve product quality.
• Forecast and plan operational requirements including technology, equipment, manpower, infrastructure.
• Maintain a constructive industrial relations climate; ensure workforce capability development and succession planning.
• Establish and monitor key operational metrics : schedule adherence, OEE, waste, rejects, material usage variance, cost variances.
• Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) planning for the site, ensure execution of projects on time and budget.
• Champion asset management strategy – ensure production & maintenance tasks align with asset care plans.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and commercial teams to align manufacturing capacity with market demand and customer requirements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Personal Attributes