Plant Manager

East London, South Africa Posted on 03/13/2026

• Date Opened 03/13/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• City East London
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa
• Required Skills
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Production Planning and Scheduling

Location: Berlin

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all on-site operations to ensure production targets are achieved efficiently and effectively while maintaining required quality standards. The role ensures compliance with established quality and risk systems and alignment with customer requirements.

• Lead and manage overall plant operations and operational planning
• Manage and control plant budgets and operational costs
• Oversee all manufacturing activities to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Ensure customer requirements and quality standards are consistently met
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and plant maintenance regulations
• Lead, manage, and develop Department Managers
• Set operational targets and ensure they are achieved
• Manage and optimise overall plant resources, including workforce and equipment

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making ability
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a management role
• Minimum 5 years' management experience within the automotive manufacturing industry