General manager: operations

Rheinmetall • somerset west, western cape, South-Africa • Posted June 29, 2026

Location somerset west, western cape
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted June 29, 2026
What We Are Looking For

The General Manager: Operations (Somerset West) serves as the top executive of the Manufacturing Site and is responsible for strategy, budgets, people, financial outcomes and scorecard metrics. The incumbent is responsible for general management of all phases of plant Operations including: Planning, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Product Warehousing. Directs, manages and optimises the overall Operations of the plant. Coordinates plant level support functions including Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, SHE, IT and Human Resources to ensure alignment with overall plant Operations. Ensures that goods are produced efficiently, and that the correct amount is produced on time, at the right cost and level of quality.

Key Responsibilities Provide leadership for the successful day‑to‑day Operations. Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business. Coordinate the development of key performance goa...

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