Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing Gauteng FULL TIME Job Summary This role is suited ONLY to an individual who has already operated at site leadership level, with accountability for both operational execution and business performance across a multi-functional environment. If you are currently operating at Plant Director, Site Director, Operations Director or General Manager level, and are looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, this could be the right next step. The Role You will be responsible for leading and optimising a fully integrated operation, ensuring alignment across production, engineering, supply chain, quality, and support functions. The mandate extends beyond day-to-day management — this is a role requiring strategic direction, operational discipline, and commercial accountability. Key focus areas include: * Driving overall site performance, including cost, efficiency, and output targets * Leading cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement * Owning financial outcomes, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability * Ensuring strong alignment between manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain activities * Embedding a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery * Overseeing capital investment, optimisation initiatives, and operational transformation * Managing key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally What We’re Looking For * Proven experience leading a manufacturing site or complex industrial operation * Strong track record of full operational and financial accountability * Ability to lead diverse teams across technical and operational functions * Experience driving continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and cost optimisation * Demonstrated capability in managing large-scale operations within a structured environment * Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior levels Why This Role This is a high-impact leadership position where you will have the opportunity to shape performance, drive meaningful change, and lead a critical operation within a well-established industrial environment. Tiger Personnel Management Recruiter