Plant Manager Jobs in Uniondale

A premier distributor of healthcare products is looking for a Plant Manager for its fast-paced sports nutrition manufacturing site in Uniondale. This is a permanent, management-level opportunity, advertised by Datafin on CareerJunction on 28 October 2026. If you have run operations or facilities in a manufacturing environment and know your way around food safety, health and safety, and ERP systems, this onsite role puts you in charge of a whole site.

About the company and the work

The employer is a premier distributor of healthcare products, and the role sits at its sports nutrition manufacturing site in Uniondale. The Plant Manager ensures safe site operation and efficient facility management, making sure products meet quality and food safety standards and that the site operates in full compliance with regulatory and company standards, supporting both production and warehouse. Using CIN7 as the central ERP system, the Plant Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, maintains site infrastructure, and fosters a culture of safety and operational excellence across all functions.

The vacancy is advertised by Datafin Recruitment, which was established in 1999 and describes itself as one of South Africa’s leading recruitment companies. It is owned and managed by two sisters, Lindy and Bev Sollinger, and focuses on connecting clients and candidates in an authentic and conscious manner, with a focus on the Tech, Digital and Online, Data, Finance and HR industries.

Role details and duties

Based on the original advert, the Plant Manager’s duties cover:

• Facility management: overseeing the maintenance, repair and improvement of all physical assets, utilities and equipment.
• Operational oversight: managing daily operations across production and warehouse areas, ensuring workflows are optimised and run smoothly.
• ERP system utilisation: using CIN7 for real-time tracking of facility maintenance schedules, inventory movements and operations, and analysing dashboard data to inform decisions and support process improvements.
• Safety and compliance: implementing and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety, food safety and quality (FSSC 22000) and environmental requirements, conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments, and leading corrective action plans.
• Inventory and asset management: overseeing critical spare parts, facility supplies and site inventory, keeping accurate records in CIN7 and reconciling discrepancies between physical and system counts.
• Continuous improvement: identifying inefficiencies in operational or facility processes, proposing solutions and leading improvement initiatives, using CIN7 analytics and cross-functional input to drive productivity and reduce costs.
• Team leadership: leading, mentoring and developing site operations, maintenance and facilities staff, and promoting a culture of accountability, training and professional growth.
• Vendor and contractor management: sourcing, negotiating and managing contracts with external service providers for maintenance, cleaning and other services, and ensuring vendors adhere to company standards and safety requirements.
• Budget management: developing and managing facility and operations budgets, monitoring expenditure, forecasting needs and implementing cost-control measures.
• Emergency preparedness: maintaining and regularly reviewing site emergency response plans and coordinating periodic drills.
• Reporting: tracking and reporting key operational and facility indicators, including downtime and maintenance completion rates.
• Other duties: implementing process enhancements, overseeing cost-saving and other projects, serving as liaison across stakeholders including Sales, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Maintenance, and other ad hoc duties.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:

• A bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, which the advert notes as preferred.
• Proven experience in Operations or Facility Management within manufacturing, preferably in the food, beverage or sports nutrition sectors.
• Hands-on experience with CIN7 or similar ERP and facility management systems, which is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, Health and Safety, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• An analytical mindset with a record of implementing process improvements and achieving operational targets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with production, warehouse and other teams.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

The salary for this role is undisclosed on the original advert.

Where to find and apply safely

This vacancy is advertised on CareerJunction by Datafin. Use the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original CareerJunction advert, and submit your application through that official route. Be cautious of anyone who contacts you about this role outside the official advert, and never pay a fee to apply for a job or to secure an interview.

Practical tips

• Prepare examples of sites or facilities you have managed, including how you balanced production, warehouse and maintenance demands.
• Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with CIN7 or a similar ERP system, including how you used its data to improve a process.
• Show your knowledge of food safety and quality standards, health and safety compliance and environmental regulations with concrete examples.
• Have examples ready of improvement projects you led, including the results in downtime, cost or productivity.
• Since the role is onsite in Uniondale, make sure you are clear about your availability to work on site before applying.

How the process works

Applications are made through the original CareerJunction advert via the Apply button on this page. The recruiting agency reviews applications against the stated requirements and contacts shortlisted candidates about the next steps. If you are shortlisted, expect the discussion to focus on your operations and facilities management experience, your ERP knowledge and your approach to safety and compliance.

Important information

This post is informational only. We are not the employer or the recruiting agency, and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. The salary for this role is undisclosed on the original advert. Please note that the original listing was shown as expiring today on CareerJunction, so this vacancy may already be closed or filled: always check the original advert for its current status before applying.

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