Manufacturing Director (Precast Concrete)

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee and manage national production operations

  • Drive operational performance measurement and continuous improvement

  • Implement innovation initiatives to improve productivity and service standards

  • Conduct cyclical site visits nationally to ensure operational consistency

  • Develop and implement service performance measurement tools

Financial & Commercial Management

  • Drive cost optimisation and operational efficiencies

  • Identify and implement business growth opportunities

  • Ensure service provider contract compliance

  • Manage budgets and ensure profitability targets are achieved

  • Analyse financial reports and support strategic commercial decisions

Strategic Oversight

  • Develop and embed a customer-focused service culture

  • Identify and implement technology-driven efficiencies

  • Align operational services with strategic business objectives

  • Drive long-term strategic initiatives to strengthen the organisation

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with ISO, OHS and governance requirements

  • Maintain operational dashboards and reporting structures

  • Proactively manage customer feedback and service resolution

People Management

  • Lead and motivate Business Unit and Operations Managers nationally

  • Drive performance accountability and team effectiveness

  • Identify training needs and implement development programmes

  • Manage IR/HR matters where required

  • Foster collaboration across Operations, Commercial, Engineering & Projects

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

  • BSc / Diploma in Production / Operations / Manufacturing

  • Management qualification (EDP / MBA / MBL advantageous)

  • Matric (Senior Certificate)

Experience:

  • 10+ years relevant experience

  • 8+ years Production & Operations experience

  • 8+ years Senior Management experience

  • Experience in precast concrete / paving manufacturing essential

  • JDE experience advantageous

  • Must have a valid Passport (Essential)

Experience Required

10+ years