General Manager (plastic Injection Moulding & Metal Pressing)

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


A leading manufacturing company in plastic injection moulding and metal pressing is seeking a dynamic General Manager to drive a turnaround strategy and operations across all functional areas and restore the business to its former success. The GM will be responsible for complete operational and financial management, with a focus on business development, team leadership, and strategic execution.Ready to take on this challenge?
Send your CV to - or call me should you have any questions: 0788466882Minimum requirements:

  • 7+ years in a senior management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record in business turnaround strategies and operational restructuring.
  • Strong financial acumen ability to manage budgets, cost control, and financial planning.
  • Extensive experience in the plastic injection moulding and/or metal pressing industries.
  • Expertise in industrial relations and trade union negotiations.
  • Ability to function independently, take ownership, and make tough business decisions.
  • Strong business development skills, with a network in manufacturing and industrial sectors.
1. Business Turnaround & Growth Strategy:
  • Take full P&L responsibility and drive cost control, revenue growth, and profitability.
  • Execute a defined turnaround strategy with clear targets to restore the business to R250M+ revenue within three years.
  • Identify new business opportunities and drive diversification initiatives.
  • Establish the toolroom as a profit center serving external clients beyond in-house production.
2. Operational & Financial Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality compliance.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to maximize plant utilization (target 75% within 3 years).
  • Develop and execute pricing strategies to maintain cost recovery, operating margins, and profitability.
  • Drive investment and funding proposals, working with Jasco HQ and external funding bodies.
3. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and nurture client relationships, securing long-term contracts and business growth.
  • Represent the company at an EXCO level, engaging with clients and Jasco executive leadership.
  • Build strategic partnerships within the plastic injection moulding and metal pressing industry.
4. Team Leadership & Organisational Culture:
  • Build and lead a high-performance management team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Foster a strong industrial relations environment, including engagement with trade unions.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and innovation across all departments.
  • Encourage team buy-in to the turnaround strategy, ensuring sustainable business growth.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1396323
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned