Site Manager Johannesburg

Purpose of the Role
Controlling a full manufacturing site with the cross-functional understanding of all the areas of a manufacturing facility and is adept at managing personnel and labour relations along with the plant operations.

Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry is non-negotiable.
Role reports to the Chief Technical Officer with Production and Operations reporting in.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Carry out a thorough review of all processes and procedures currently being used by the Company and review where improvements could be made to increase efficiency.
• Planning and monitoring of the site to ensure that work is executed within the budgets allowed and in accordance with the contractual programme.
• Ensure that Industrial Relations are maintained and that grievances not resolved at site level are handled in accordance with the company policy and where required, chair disciplinary hearings.
• Ensure adequate tools, equipment, and material are available on site to affect the work and that proper controls are maintained on these.
• Ensure correct number, type, and quality of personnel are available on site and control and monitor the allocation of man-hours expended and costs incurred.
• Set up, maintain and monitor the implementation of the Management Control System, as required.
• Ensure that the contractual requirements of individual contracts and projects are met and the company's contractual and commercial positions are protected.
• Ensure that the company's assets allocated to individual contracts and projects are kept safe and maintained in a proper manner.
• Ensure that company policy and procedures are implemented and adhered to by all personnel under his or her control.
• Monitor and establish an accurate value-related assessment of progress at predetermined intervals and prepare interim and final billings.
• Assess and provide accurate value-related input to the financial reporting system.
• Ensure that company Safety Procedures are implemented and adhered to on site.
• Provide training for site personnel in aspects of Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and other necessary skills, in accordance with company procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualifications
• Engineering background is the basic requirement, especially in Process, Chemical, or Operations discipline.
• Diploma or Degree with substantial Manufacturing experience.
• Effective Communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strategic Planning skills.
• Financial and business management skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple, high-priority issues and excel under stressful conditions.
• Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry.

Key Performance Indicators
• Production Performance
• Product specifications
• SHEQ compliance and best practice
• Cost containment

Package & Remuneration
Market related.