Production Manager

Recruiter:

Objective Personnel

Job Ref:

BOK005998/LA

Date posted:

Monday, September 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Requiring a hands-on, technically strong Production Manager. This is not a corporate/desk-based management role – the person must be comfortable spending time on the factory floor, getting his hands dirty and troubleshooting problems, when required. Ultimately, we want someone who can take ownership of people, machines, output, quality, downtime and efficiency

POSITION INFO:
Qualification Qualified Engineer in Mechanical \/ Industrial \/ Chemical Requirements 5 - 7 Years' management experience within FMCG industry essential. Technical and production planning knowledge High volume food liquid filling lines Understanding of fillers, cappers, labellers, conveyors and packaging machinery Managing production teams Knowledge of food safety systems and health and safety Edible oil experience would be ideal, but we would also consider strong candidates from beverages, sauces, dairy, detergents or similar liquid-filling environments. Duties Achieving daily production targets Ensuring quality of products Ensuring effective maintenance of machines\/instruments Production reports Managing raw materials for production Food safety management system and health and safety

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