Food Production Manager

Recruiter:

Pronel Personnel

Job Ref:

3956134411

Date posted:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Food Production Manager – Packing Operations (Dry Foods, Goods & Pharmaceuticals)

This purpose-driven non-profit organization creates meaningful employment for persons with disabilities. It seeks an experienced Food Technologist / Production Manager to lead its packing operations, focusing on dry foods, dry goods, pharmaceutical packing, and herb washing, grinding and drying processes.

The role requires a hands-on leader experienced in regulated, quality-driven production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end packing operations for dry food, dry goods and pharmaceutical products.
Oversee herb washing, grinding, drying and preparation for packing.
Plan and schedule production in line with orders, capacity and workforce availability.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO22000, GMP and health & safety standards.
Maintain batch control, traceability and audit readiness.
Drive productivity, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and develop production teams within an inclusive workplace environment.

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Production/Operations Management or related field.
5–8 years’ production management experience in food packing, FMCG or pharmaceutical environments.
3+ years in a leadership role.
Practical experience in herb washing, grinding and drying processes.
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems and labour legislation.

Key Skills

Production planning and dry-process optimization
Strong understanding of regulated packing environments
Budget control and cost management
Analytical problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and quality focus
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong stakeholder engagement and customer focus
Inclusive leadership and team development capability

Suitable candidates who are passionate about operational excellence and social impact are encouraged to apply. Person's with disabilities are welcome to apply.

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