General Manager – Printing & Packaging

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General Manager – Printing & Packaging - AD031126-4484

POSITION INFO:
An established manufacturing entity is seeking an accomplished executive with the commercial judgement, financial understanding, operational leadership skills and proven experience within the manufacturing sector, to take responsibility for the strategic, commercial, and operational performance of its entire business. Working from the Boland offices, this senior executive role requires a commercially astute leader who can translate business strategy into measurable operational results, drive profitability, strengthen customer relationships and lead a substantial workforce and management team across key business functions. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, financial performance and commercial business development, together with the leadership capability to drive sustainable growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic & Business Leadership Take overall responsibility for the management and performance of the business . Define and implement strategic business objectives aligned with growth and profitability targets. Lead, develop and strengthen the management team. Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion . Interpret market and industry data to inform commercial decisions and business strategy. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence Oversee manufacturing operations , production planning and operational efficiency. Drive productivity, cost control, process improvement and effective resource utilisation. Coordinate production and quality control to ensure consistent product quality and reliable customer lead times. Oversee production performance across relevant printing and manufacturing processes. Ensure effective procurement and management of raw materials. Establish accountability for operational standards, internal processes and delivery targets . Financial & Commercial Management Take responsibility for the financial and commercial performance of the business. Drive revenue growth, gross margins, profitability and cost management. Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and business objectives. Identify opportunities to improve commercial returns and operational efficiencies . Oversee sales forecasting, pricing, estimating and commercial decision-making. Negotiate customer and supplier contracts and protect the long-term commercial interests of the business. Sales, Customers & Business Development Lead the customer-facing functions , including Sales, Estimating and CRM. Establish and drive sales objectives, business development strategies and market penetration. Build and maintain strategic customer and supplier relationships. Drive customer retention, satisfaction and new business acquisition. Identify opportunities to expand market share and develop new customer relationships. People & Organisational Leadership Lead and develop a workforce of approximately 105 employees through five direct management reports. Provide direction and accountability across Finance, HR, Production and Sales . Build a performance-driven culture focused on responsibility, productivity and continuous improvement. Ensure appropriate management structures, skills and resources are in place. Maintain compliance with applicable legislation and business requirements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Relevant tertiary qualification adv.; postgraduate studies beneficial 5 - 10 years proven experience in a GM/Senior leadership role within a manufacturing environment. Label printing experience will be highly advantageous. Candidates from related packaging manufacturing environments will also be considered Strong financial, operational and commercial management capability. Strong operational manufacturing experience, ideally within printing, labels or packaging. Demonstrable financial management and commercial acumen . Experience managing manufacturing performance, budgets, profitability and operational costs. A track record of driving sales growth, customer retention and business development. Experience leading a substantial workforce (100+) and managing a multidisciplinary management team. Strong negotiation, relationship management and decision-making capabilities. The resilience and accountability to operate at executive level in a demanding manufacturing environment. ** This role offers excellent incentive based earning potential up to to R1.8million pa!! APPLY NOW! If you meet the criteria and are keen to apply, please submit your updated CV and salary info to: as soon as possible! All applications will be treated confidentially.