Jonathan Sher
Managing Director @ Universal Paper and Plastics
About
Visionary industrial leader with 15 years’ FMCG experience, combining hands-on operational expertise with strategic insight. I lead complex projects, build high-performance teams, and drive sustainable growth. Skilled in managing diverse, multi-cultural workforces and guiding family businesses through generational transitions. Passionate about emerging technologies, especially AI, and its role in advancing manufacturing performance and decision-making.
South Africa
Pretoria
Consumer Goods
Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Negotiations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Design Thinking, Contract Negotiation, Leadership Development, Critical Thinking, Sourcing, Creativity and Innovation, Problem Solving, Decision-Making, Sage ERP X3, New Business Development, Product Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy
Experience
Managing Director
Universal Paper and Plastics
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Director
Universal Paper and Plastics
35, 4th Street, Industrial Park, Garankuwa, Gauteng, 0208
Managing the entire production facility, which includes four manufacturing divisions, Managing the Marketing and Design Departments, and Managing the R & D Department.
Project Manager - Brownfield Converting Plant
Universal Paper and Plastics
Project manager for complete tissue paper roll converting plant. Involved in building modifications and layout, machinery specification and acquisition, auxiliary services sourcing and installation and commissioning.
Project Manager - Greenfield Tissue Mill
Universal Paper and Plastics
Project manager for complete turnkey Tissue Paper mill. Involved in building design and SDP, construction of site, machinery specification and acquisition, auxiliary services sourcing and installation.
General Manager
Universal Paper and Plastics
35, 4th Street, Industrial Park, Garankuwa, Gauteng, 0208
Research & Development Manager
Universal Paper and Plastics
35, 4th Street, Industrial Park, Garankuwa, Gauteng, 0208
Education
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Scenario Planning
Scenario Planning & Strategic Thinking
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Finance, General
Finance for Non-financial Managers
University of Pretoria
Business Management
University of Pretoria
Business Management
Pretoria Boys High School
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