Assistant Production Manager

Recruiter:

People Dimension

Job Ref:

184510334

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Production Operations

Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities.
Ensure production schedules are followed to meet customer order deadlines.
Monitor production output and adjust workflows to improve efficiency.
Support the coordination of raw materials, packaging materials, and production resources.
Assist in managing production lines for seasoning blends, flavour compounds, and related products.

Quality & Food Safety Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as FSSC 22000, GMP, and food manufacturing regulations.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain product specifications and standards.
Assist with internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Ensure proper documentation of batch records and production logs.

Inventory & Raw Material Management

Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure raw materials are available for production.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate production records and reports.
Monitor key production metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and waste.
Provide production updates to the Production Manager and senior management.

Draw monthly production reports

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Education

Diploma or Degree in:
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Production Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
  or a related field.

Experience

3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food processing.
Experience in seasoning, spice blending, or flavour manufacturing is an advantage.

Experience in a B2B food manufacturing environment preferred.

Interested?

Key Skills

Production planning and scheduling
Process production on Pastel
Food safety compliance (FSSC22000 / GMP)
Staff supervision and team leadership
Problem-solving and process improvement
Quality control and batch management
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Manufacturing and processing facility
Exposure to spices, seasonings, and food flavour ingredients
May require standing for extended periods and supervising factory operations

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