Head of Manufacturing
10-15 years · R1.5m - R2m p.a. (indicative market range)
A Head of Manufacturing sets manufacturing strategy across a group’s plants, balancing capacity, cost and quality. They decide where products are made, where to invest, and how to bring every site up to the standard of the best one.
What the role involves
- Group manufacturing strategy and multi-site capacity planning
- Capital investment decisions and major projects
- Common operating standards, lean and continuous improvement
- Leading plant managers and technical teams
- SHEQ performance and compliance across all sites
What makes a strong candidate
Group-level manufacturing leadership, multi-site strategic planning, capital investment experience and a strong safety and compliance record.
How PMG recruits Heads of Manufacturing
We map senior manufacturing leaders in comparable industries, approach them confidentially, and present a reference-checked shortlist with written consent from every candidate.
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Salary ranges and role descriptions on this page are indicative and for general guidance only. They vary by employer, location and experience and are not a guarantee of any offer.
Typically Required
- Group-level manufacturing leadership
- Multi-site strategic planning
- Capital investment decision experience
- Strong SHEQ and compliance track record
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