Regional Branch Manager - - KwaZulu-Natal

An opportunity exists for a Regional/ Branch Manager in KZN.

1. The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, maintenance of production equipment, sales, administration, and budgeting of all regional operations, production records and miscellaneous plant management duties as required.

Qualifications and job requirements:

Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business Management or Sales.
Minimum 8 years relevant industry experience.
Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.
Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs
Good understanding of South African labour law and industrial relations.
Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
Retail Sales experience.
Ability to lead diverse teams, with experience in a unionised environment.
Ability to be a team player
A pro-active person, with the ability to drive goals and targets.
Be willing to work overtime when required
Honest and Reliable
Good Communication Skills
Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal control.
Ability to apply common sense/ understanding to problem-solving.

2. Key Responsibilities:

Overall accountability for all regional activities and operations.
Determine plant policies consistent with organization or corporate policies and direct and supervise the application of such policies to the plant's organization.
Ensure Plant's compliance with government and regulatory requirements such as OHSA.
Providing customer support and sales management for regional customers.
Oversees the maintenance of buildings, and equipment, and plant security and protection.
Provide leadership to all aspects of the operations.
Financial control and accountability for meeting budget and revenue targets.
Responsible for the Profit and Loss of the branch.
Drive regional sales towards budget goals.
Educate, develop, and motivate the team to achieve the required results.
Establish goals and objectives and ensure the performance of such is met at the lowest cost and highest quality.
Provide business leadership that demonstrates commitment to plant goals on a day-to-day basis.
Control and minimize operating expenses such as labour, overtime, freight, and repair expenses.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment by enforcing good communication practices and good housekeeping practices.
Ensure personal productivity and performance meet required standards.
Serve as the face of the company within the region and the communities in which we operate.
All reporting- Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly- for Finance, Legal compliance, Production, Sales, and Inventory Management.
Ad hoc duties, as required