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The Talent Experts

Factory Manager (Heavy Manufacturing)

The Talent Experts

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Stellenbosch
  • Posted 25 Jul 2025 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2617803 - Ref AB
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About the position

Lead a factory built on five decades of pride, purpose and performance.

Is this you?
You're a confident, practical leader with a strong engineering foundation and a passion for running complex operations in a heavy manufacturing environment. You're hands-on, solution-driven, and naturally inspire accountability. You lead from the front, enjoy getting stuck into the day-to-day, and thrive in dynamic, high-output environments. You're looking for a role where your leadership will be respected, your input valued, and your team performance visible.

What you'll be doing
You'll oversee the full production lifecycle of a high-volume manufacturing plant, leading a team of approximately 80 people, including 15 direct reports. You'll manage planning, maintenance, safety compliance, shift performance, and operational problem-solving, all while keeping output on target. Your leadership will drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and your presence on the floor will set the tone for a strong, reliable team culture.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be part of a proudly South African, family-run business with over 50 years of success in the industry. Known for its integrity, quality products, and loyal team, the business values practical leadership, solid engineering knowledge, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What you'll need
A degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in senior production or factory management. You'll have worked in heavy or automated manufacturing, be confident managing shifts and systems, and bring strong technical problem-solving skills, leadership presence, and a no-nonsense approach.

What you'll get
A competitive salary package, including a company vehicle, petrol allowance, cellphone, and laptop. You'll also receive a pension fund contribution, life and disability cover, and a year-end bonus based on performance.

But beyond the financials, you'll be joining a values-led business that's been proudly build for over 50 years. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, quality and community, not just manufacturing a product, but building a legacy. You'll work with leaders who value integrity, hands-on involvement and practical decision-making. This is a company that backs its people, stays true to its roots, and believes in doing things properly.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique Beck on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.
We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • factory management
  • plant manager
  • factory
  • brick
  • clay

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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