Production Manager

Recruiter:

Network International

Job Ref:

NWI002824/Mic

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Production or Factory Manager passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? We are looking for a dynamic Factory Manager to oversee the full production process at our Johannesburg facility.

About the Role

As part of our senior management team, you’ll ensure our production operations run efficiently, meet the highest quality standards, and foster a culture of safety, innovation, and performance.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end production operations, ensuring adherence to production plans, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse production team to achieve operational goals.
Manage factory budgets, drive cost efficiencies, and optimize resource utilization.
Implement and maintain international best-practice quality and safety systems.
Monitor production metrics and identify improvement opportunities using data-driven insights.
Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Industrial Management, Production, or Operations Management.

Required Skills

3–5 years’ proven experience in a factory or production management role within the FMCG, food manufacturing.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience driving performance in a multicultural environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Deep understanding of production processes, quality systems, and safety protocols.
Proficiency in production management software and strong communication skills.

POSITION INFO:
If you would like to be considered, please apply directly. We appreciate your interest, however if you have not had any response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in Supply Chain.

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