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General Manager - Manufacturing
The Legends AgencyCape Town, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionDevelop and execute strategic plans to maintain market leadership and expand into exports, mining, military, civil infrastructure, and events. Oversee manufacturing operations to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and drive innovation across batch and custom builds. Champion continual technological advancement and R&D investment to enhance product quality and throughput. Grow domestic and international client bases; collaborate with sales / marketing to position the brand, manage leads, and ensure competitive pricing and loyalty. Uphold a customer-first approach with tailored design solutions, technical guidance, and robust after-sales support. Build and manage a reliable supplier network; optimize procurement, inventory, and logistics across manufacturing and service functions. Lead post-sale services including repairs, maintenance, spares, warranties, client training, and service delivery standards. Mentor and develop teams across design, production, service, and administration; nurture a culture of trust, transparency, and well-being. Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards (e.g., MIB registration) and all legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Requirements :
- 7 - 10+ years in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within manufacturing or custom fabrication.
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
- Strong command of manufacturing processes, custom design workflows, and integrating R&D into production.
- Proven supplier negotiation and supply chain management capability; data-driven with solid financial acumen.
- Strategic, growth-minded leader who is hands-on, customer-centric, and execution focused.
- Excellent people leadership : builds high-trust teams, coaches for performance, and drives cross-functional alignment.
- Advantageous knowledge : NRCS standards; trailer manufacturing; welding, plumbing, electrical and trailer assembly; AutoCAD (3D).
- Organized, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, quality-driven environment.
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