Vacancy: Production & Operations Manager

Introduction:

A well-established company in the FMCG/Food Production industry is looking for a hands-on and execution-driven Production & Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, ensuring efficient production capacity while maintaining high hygiene standards in a high-care facility.

Job Purpose:

To oversee factory operations, ensure optimal production output, maintain machinery, and enforce hygiene and compliance standards while effectively managing staff and resources.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum education (desirable):

• Diploma/Degree in production/operations management

Minimum applicable experience (years):            

• 5 Years’ experience in a similar role within the FMCG/Food Production environment

Required nature of experience:

• Managing and maintaining production machinery
• Overseeing factory capacity and optimizing production output
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and high-care facility standards
• Hands-on involvement in daily operations to ensure efficiency
• Effective executional communication and leadership
• Enforcing authority and ensuring team accountability

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to drive production efficiency and problem-solving mindset
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene requirements
• Proficient in Sage Evolution

Other:

• Fluent in Afrikaans
• Own transport and valid driver’s license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Production Management & Operational Efficiency 

• Plan, oversee, and optimize production schedules to meet demand
• Ensure maximum factory capacity utilization and minimize downtime
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and process improvements
• Manage raw material availability and inventory control
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability

Equipment Maintenance & Compliance 

• Ensure all production machinery and equipment are well-maintained
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize breakdowns and downtime
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations (HACCP, ISO, food safety standards)
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce health and safety protocols 
  

Leadership & Workforce Management 

• Supervise and develop the production team to achieve operational goals
• Conduct training programs to enhance staff performance and compliance
• Enforce discipline, ensure accountability, and drive productivity
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s values

Additional Information:

• Office-based role in Centurion.
• Working hours: 07h00 – 16h00 (Monday to Friday).
• 20 annual leave days.

Remuneration Offered

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