Production Controller

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001594/KC

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Brits, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Production Controller
Our client, a well-established food manufacturing facility based in Brits, North West, is seeking an experienced Production Controller to lead and manage their production operations. This is a pivotal role for a results-driven professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, particularly in feed production or FMCG environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities, a commitment to quality and safety standards, and a track record of optimising operational efficiency.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

A National Diploma in Production Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role within a manufacturing or feed production environment.
Familiarity with ISO 22000 Quality Management Systems.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP, MES or production planning systems is beneficial.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and lean management principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Oversight:
Plan and manage daily production schedules, ensuring maximum efficiency, resource allocation, and adherence to quality and output targets.
Quality & Compliance:
Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, ensuring all processes meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership:
Lead and develop a high-performing production team. Set clear roles, KPIs and performance goals. Manage staff scheduling, attendance, and overtime.
Continuous Improvement:
Drive production improvements through lean manufacturing techniques. Identify and resolve process bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
Reporting & Communication:
Compile and analyse production reports, including downtime, throughput, and capacity planning. Facilitate regular communication across departments including procurement, quality control, dispatch, and sales.
Equipment & Maintenance Coordination:
Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure effective preventative maintenance scheduling and minimal equipment downtime.
Documentation & Systems:
Maintain all production documentation and reporting within the business management system, ensuring accurate records and traceability.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 08 July 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 31 July 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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