General Manager at Caxton Digital

Job Description

• CTP Flexibles, a leading flexible packaging manufacturer and part of the Caxton/CTP Group, is seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our Cape Town operation.
• This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing executive with a proven track record in driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and strategic growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the business.
• Drive profitability, productivity, quality, safety, and customer service.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with the Group’s objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing management team.
• Ensure optimal production planning, manufacturing efficiency, and cost control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and best-practice methodologies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing/ Operations Management, Business Management, or related field (or relevant RPL).
• A postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the printing, packaging, converting, plastics, or flexible packaging industry.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with responsibility for budgets and profitability.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of labour legislation, health and safety, and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a decisive, hands-on leader who:

• Thinks strategically while remaining operationally involved.
• Inspires and develops people.
• Has exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Is customer-focused and commercially driven.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and accountability.
• Has a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.