Manufacturing Director

Manufacturing Director

Recruiter

Chainlink SA

Job Ref

453630

Date posted

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location

Roodepoort, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results‑driven Manufacturing Director to lead national operations and ensure optimal production performance across all business units. The successful candidate will take full accountability for operational excellence, strategic alignment, profitability, and the development of a best‑in‑class operating model. This role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive a unified culture across all service partners and stakeholders. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) 1. Service Delivery & Operations Oversee the full running of production nationally Implement initiatives to measure and drive operational performance Ensure continuous innovation within operations Maintain high standards across all facilities Design and manage cyclical national site visits Align service delivery outputs with strategic initiatives Assess operational performance of teams and service partners Develop measurement tools to evaluate service performance 2. Financial & Commercial Drive innovation to create operational efficiencies Optimise costs to achieve savings targets Identify opportunities for company growth Ensure service contracts are fulfilled and credits claimed where applicable Manage profitability through cost control and commercial insight Ensure expenses align with approved budgets 3. Strategic Develop a customer‑focused service culture Align all services under operational and cultural standards Identify strategic opportunities for business benefit Use technology to drive efficiency and innovation 4. Compliance & Governance Ensure operational compliance with governance requirements Maintain adherence to documented processes Continuously improve dashboards and reporting tools Manage customer feedback and track resolutions 5. People Management & Team Dynamics Motivate and manage national teams Develop and implement training programmes Identify and address training gaps Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Projects, and Engineering Manage team performance and outputs Assist with IR/HR matters Drive a culture of collaboration 6. General Administration Daily production feedback reporting Benchmark production outputs Hold weekly and monthly documented meetings Maintain all production records Conduct site visits and reviews 7. Health & Safety Adhere to ISG SHEQ policies and procedures Maintain ISO standards and procedures Implement required measures for compliance Ensure OHS compliance across all sites Engage with teams on quality, HSE, projects, and operations 8. Reporting Prepare monthly presentations for stakeholders Report on production outputs and operational performance Manage SLAs for production site closures Maintain dashboards and statistics 9. Adhoc Execute additional responsibilities as directed Manage specific delegated projects Person Specification Education & Licenses Tertiary Qualification — BSc Degree, Diploma in Production/Operations, Management Degree (EDP/MBA/MBL advantageous) Matric Driver’s Licence — Valid SA licence Experience 10 years relevant experience 8 years Production & Operations 8 years Senior Management Precast/Paving Manufacturing JDE experience — Advantageous Technical / Core Training Production & Operations General Manufacturing People Management Supply Chain & Procurement Negotiation Commercial & Vendor Management Finance, Law & Auditing IT Skills — MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook (Intermediate), SAP knowledge Statutory Requirements OHS Act ISO 9001 Risk Management Fundamental Competencies Personal Competencies Planning & Organisation Initiative Confidentiality Service Orientation Attention to Detail Performance Driven Leadership Competencies Business Acumen Decisiveness Outcome‑based Leadership Strategic Intent Conflict Management Intellectual Competencies Problem Analysis Pursuit of Excellence Independence Interpersonal Competencies Relationship Building Listening Teamwork Written Communication