Assistant Production Manager

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001663/JP

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A leading pet food manufacturing company with a strong focus on the companion animal industry is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee the efficient operation of the plant, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety compliance are met. This role supports the Production Manager in leading the team and maintaining operational excellence.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum 3 years’ operational or technical experience in a production environment
Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a high-pressure setting
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and OHSACT compliance requirements is essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team coordination

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assisting with and monitoring adherence to production planning to meet daily targets.
Ensuring production practices are aligning with quality objectives and product specifications.
Monitoring and advising senior team leaders to achieve efficiency and quality targets.
Ensuring team adherence to safe work practices and OHSACT compliance.
Monitoring GMP practices and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Guiding and mentoring production team members to enhance performance.
Monitoring team discipline and taking corrective or disciplinary action when required.
Ensuring compliance with HACCP and PRP across production parameters.
Training new operators in procedures and proper equipment use.
Assisting Production and Operations Managers with additional tasks as needed.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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