Plant Manager SA

Lead the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the manufacturing plant — driving production performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Plant Manager to take full operational ownership of our manufacturing facility. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and site services to meet output, cost, safety, and quality targets, while building a high‑performing team and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will oversee day-to-day plant operations end to end — planning and controlling production, managing budgets and resources, ensuring product quality, maintaining equipment reliability, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards. You will act as the site's operational leader, aligning teams and processes to deliver on-time, in-full production while continuously improving efficiency.

• Direct all plant operations — production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and logistics — to meet output and delivery targets
• Own the plant P&L, set and control the operating budget, and drive cost efficiency across labor, materials, and overheads
• Establish and monitor production KPIs (OEE, throughput, yield, scrap, downtime) and take corrective action to close gaps
• Ensure product quality and full compliance with ISO and regulatory standards and customer specifications
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset life
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to reduce waste and raise productivity
• Enforce HSE standards, ensure a safe working environment, and drive a zero‑incident safety culture
• Manage, coach, and develop plant staff; oversee workforce planning, shift structures, and performance
• Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, engineering, and sales to align capacity with demand
• Maintain accurate operational reporting and present plant performance to senior management

You have a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related discipline, with proven experience leading a manufacturing plant or major production operation. You are a hands‑on operational leader who can balance production targets with cost, quality, and safety, and who builds strong, accountable teams.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, and plant management
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and cost control
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data-driven performance management
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Production Manager on a large‑scale manufacturing site
• Track record of improving productivity, quality, and safety performance
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across production, maintenance, and quality

• Strong leadership and people‑management abilities
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving under operational pressure
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and planning skills

You will lead a critical operation end to end, with full ownership of plant performance — driving safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing while building and developing a high‑performing team.

Department: Operations

Employment type: Full‑time

Employment level: Senior Level / Management