General Manager

East Rand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: CET004281/Mich

Apply before Jun 07 2026 | 60 Days left

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Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services

OverviewAn entrepreneurial manufacturing business in the food and beverage sector is seeking a hands-on General Manager to support the founder in overseeing day-to-day operations. This is a highly operational role suited to a practical, solutions-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, non-corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the full production operation within a food manufacturing facility
Ensure compliance with FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) standards and food safety regulations
Supervise and lead a production team of 10–15 staff, driving productivity and accountability
Manage production planning, workflow, and output optimisation
Oversee bottling and syrup manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency
Monitor and manage production machinery and equipment performance
Support basic financial oversight, including cost control, efficiencies, and operational spend
Work closely with the founder to implement improvements and scale operations

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience managing a production or manufacturing site, ideally within the food & beverage industry
Exposure to FSSC-certified environments or similar food safety standards
Strong understanding of production machinery and processes
Experience in bottling, liquids, or syrup manufacturing highly advantageous
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead small to mid-sized production teams

Preferred Background

Technical background such as Industrial Engineering or Chemical/Process Engineering (formal qualification not essential)
Strong operational and financial acumen
Hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to solve problems on the ground

Candidate Profile

Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable in a non-corporate environment
Not suited to individuals from highly structured, corporate FMCG environments (e.g. large multinationals)
Self-starter who can take ownership and operate with minimal supervision
Strong leadership presence with a focus on execution and results

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About Sentinel Staffing Services

Sentinel Staffing Services has been providing a professional recruitment solution to employers and job seekers in all industries since 1999.

We offer a full recruitment service for permanent and contract staff/vacancies from entry level to Financial, Office Support, Engineering, Human Resources, Technical, Information Technology, Warehousing, Legal and Senior Executives.

Our mission is to ensure that our clients and job applicants are satisfied with our recruitment service and that their recruitment needs are met through our professionally trained personnel consultants.

Sentinel Staffing Services has an extensive database of top quality clients and candidates in a permanent/contract capacity.