115 Site Manager jobs in South Africa

Our client within the FMCG and Manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join their team.

• Oversee policies and procedures within a Factory/Manufacturing environment
• Manage personnel and maintain effective Labour Relations
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control and Safety procedures
• Implement Process and Materials Management strategies

• Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing or Related
• Strong Engineering background: Process/Chemical or Operations
• Strong Financial and Business management skills
• Minimum 7+ years Experience within FMCG and Manufacturing Industry
• Excellent communication skills

R 70,000 - R 90,000 - Annually

A JSE-listed firm and Africa’s pre-eminent provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Service Provider and permanent staffing solutions has an exciting opportunity for a results-driven Site Manager in Gauteng.

1. Operational Efficiencies

• Ensure that all key processes – production, safety, and quality – are understood by employees.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound flow of product (forklifts and trucks).
• Production planning to achieve optimal plant efficiency.
• Ensure optimal Forklift operations – battery bay, maintenance, and servicing.
• Management of site service providers.
• Measure LTIFR, Employee Engagement and Retention, Profitability to budget, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure correct resource allocation of all staff and service providers.
• Ensure stringent site housekeeping practices are adhered to by the team.
• Prioritise escalations for prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Apply swift action to staff queries, concerns and grievances.
• Take a lead role in assisting the Client with stock takes.
• Work closely with the Client to meet and exceed KPIs.
• Lead staff in ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time.
• Ensure accurate administration procedures are adhered to regarding operational delivery of service.

• Ensure that employee problems and grievances are addressed and solved promptly.
• Manage employees in accordance with applicable labour legislation.
• Investigate, record, and act upon disciplinary issues.
• Manage poor performance according to job descriptions and requirements.
• Ensure harmonious industrial relations climate on client sites.
• Conduct regular meetings with employees to discuss Labour Relations matters.

• Ensure the site runs optimally and within agreed budgets.
• Assist in preparing site budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to payroll deadlines and accurate payroll data submission.
• Compile and deliver accurate reports as per the Contract and client requirements.

• Establish and build a relationship with client representatives.
• Understand client requirements and maintain daily communication.
• Attend formal meetings with the Business Unit Manager when required.
• Perform the role of client liaison officer.

• Drive transformation by ensuring recruitment of high calibre staff.
• Ensure proper selection and onboarding of staff.
• Establish a positive work environment.

The Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations. Accountable for ensuring efficient production, meeting safety and quality standards, and optimizing the overall performance of the site.

1. Grade 12
2. Tertiary qualification in Industrial/Mechanical/Operations/Production Management preferred
3. Min of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
4. Familiarity with OSHA and DOL regulations preferred
5. Mechanically inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus)
6. People and Performance Management preferred
7. ISO 9001 advantageous

A JSE-listed firm and Africa’s pre-eminent provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Service Provider and permanent staffing solutions has an exciting opportunity for a results-driven Site Manager in Gauteng.

1. Operational Efficiencies: Ensure that all key processes – production, safety, and quality – are understood by employees.
2. Coordinate inbound/outbound flow of product (forklifts and trucks).
3. Production planning to achieve optimal plant efficiency.
4. Ensure optimal Forklift operations – battery bay, maintenance, and servicing.
5. Management of site service providers.
6. Ensure stringent site housekeeping practices are adhered to by the team.
7. Apply swift action to staff queries, concerns and grievances.
8. Conduct regular meetings with employees to discuss any Labour Relations matters.
9. Responsible for ensuring the site runs optimally and within agreed budgets.
10. Establish and build a relationship with client representatives.
11. Drive transformation by ensuring recruitment of high calibre staff aligned to achievement of FunxionO Employment Equity targets and goals.

The Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations. Accountable for ensuring efficient production, meeting safety and quality standards, and optimizing the overall performance of the site.

• Grade 12; Tertiary qualification in Industrial/Mechanical/ Operations/ Production Management preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/production highly preferred.
• Familiarity with both OSHA and DOL regulations and requirements strongly preferred.
• Mechanically Inclined (electric/conveyor knowledge is a plus).
• People and Performance Management preferred.
• ISO 9001 advantageous.

1. 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.
2. Planning, monitoring of the site, in order to ensure that work is executed within the budgets allowed and in accordance with the contractual programme.
3. 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.
4. Ensure adequate tools, equipment and material are available on site to affect the work and that proper controls are maintained on these.
5. Ensure correct number, type and quality of personnel are available on site and to control and monitor the allocation of man-hours expended and costs incurred.
6. Set-up, maintain and monitor the implementation of the Management Control System, as required.
7. Ensure that the contractual requirements of individual contracts/projects are met and the company’s contractual and commercial positions are protected.
8. Ensure that the company’s assets allocated to individual contracts/projects are kept safe and maintained in a proper manner.
9. Ensure that company policy and procedures are implemented and adhered to by all personnel under his/her control.
10. Monitor and establish an accurate value related assessment of progress at predetermined intervals and prepare interim and final billings.
11. Assess and provide accurate value related input to ensure that company Safety Procedures are implemented and adhered to on site.
12. Provide training for site personnel in aspects of Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality control and other necessary skills, in accordance with company procedures.

• Engineering background is the basic requirement, especially in Process or Chemical or Operations discipline.
• Diploma/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.

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

• Dispatching and managing trucks and drivers
• Maintaining good customer relations with local partners and suppliers of scrap metal
• Ensuring all trucks are filled with diesel – communicate with all drivers on diesel statuses
• Coordinating truck maintenance when needed.
• Booking of employee medicals and inductions
• Verifying and accounting for bin locations
• Compliance to section 8.2 of the Health and Safety Act and comply with client’s regulations
• Incident reporting
• Toolbox talks with subordinates
• Supervising of all loads
• Attending toolbox talks with client
• Attending daily safety meetings with client
• Attending ROAS meetings with client
  
  

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory position.
• A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Computer literate - full Microsoft suite.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Logistics experience will be an advantage
• Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.
  
  

• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Hard-working and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to motivate team.
• Good communication skills.
  
  

• Security advice to clients
• Quality Assurance Audit
• Threat and Risk assessments.
• Experienced client liaison and professional client relationship
• Project Management
• Effectively dealing with and managing client complaints
• Ensure that the contractual requirements are met all the time
• Maintaining of the ISO 9001 quality system
• Ensuring that all companies/Clients SOPs are followed
• Incident and Investigation Management
• Ensure compliance to the companys disciplinary code
• Incident and Investigation management
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of good security practices, covering the physical and logical aspects of information products, systems integrity confidentiality

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
• PSIRA certification Grade A
• Relevant experience in a managerial or similar position for at least 5 years
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of risk management, business impact analysis and counter measures
• Knowledge of tools and systems which provide access security control
• Must have confidence in dealing with public
• Bilingual (English and any other South African language)
• First aid and firefighting will be advantageous
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Computer literate and knowledge of MS office
• The ability to communicate and present to all levels and work pressure
• Must be willing to undergo a polygraph test
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record
• Valid drivers license & own reliable transport

• Security advice to clients
• Quality Assurance Audit
• Threat and Risk assessments.
• Experienced client liaison and professional client relationship
• Project Management
• Effectively dealing with and managing client complaints
• Ensure that the contractual requirements are met all the time
• Maintaining of the ISO 9001 quality system
• Ensuring that all companies/Clients SOPs are followed
• Incident and Investigation Management
• Ensure compliance to the company’s disciplinary code
• Incident and Investigation management
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of good security practices, covering the physical and logical aspects of information products, systems integrity confidentiality

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
• PSIRA certification †Grade A
• Relevant experience in a managerial or similar position for at least 5 years
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of risk management, business impact analysis and counter measures
• Knowledge of tools and systems which provide access security control
• Must have confidence in dealing with public
• Bilingual (English and any other South African language)
• First aid and firefighting will be advantageous
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Computer literate and knowledge of MS office
• The ability to communicate and present to all levels and work pressure
• Must be willing to undergo a polygraph test
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record
• Valid driver†license & own reliable transport

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SA Metal Group conducts expertise waste management services for a large manufacturing entity in the region. This role is primarily aimed at facilitating this function within the entity by, but not limited to;

• Dispatching and managing trucks and drivers
• Maintaining good customer relations with local partners and suppliers of scrap metal
• Ensuring all trucks are filled with diesel – communicate with all drivers on diesel statuses
• Coordinating truck maintenance when needed.
• Booking of employee medicals and inductions
• Verifying and accounting for bin locations
• Compliance to section 8.2 of the Health and Safety Act and comply with client’s regulations
• Incident reporting
• Toolbox talks with subordinates
• Supervising of all loads
• Attending toolbox talks with client
• Attending daily safety meetings with client
• Attending ROAS meetings with client

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory position.
• A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Computer literate - full Microsoft suite.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Logistics experience will be an advantage
• Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Hard-working and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to motivate team.
• Good communication skills.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.