TMO 14476 - Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

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Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

TMO 14476 - Producti..

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R600k – R700k

SUMMARY:
Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a Food Processing company

Job Description

Our client who is based in Capte Town has an opportunity for a Production Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Manufacture of conforming products: Ensured the production of high-quality products within the specified cost, time, and manpower requirements
Staff management: managed a team of employees
Production planning and scheduling
Process optimization: Monitored and controlled production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize rejects/reworks, aiming to maintain an Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) above 70%
Budget management: Manage production budgets and controlled production costs to ensure efficient resource allocation
Compliance with food safety and quality standards: Ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards, as well as regulatory requirements. Maintain certifications such as FSSC 22000
Safety protocols and procedures: Implemented and enforced safety protocols and practices to create a safe working environment for employees
Standard operating procedures (SOPs): Develop and maintained SOPs for production processes, ensuring standardized and efficient workflows
Reporting and performance analysis:
Cross-departmental collaboration: Collaborated with other departments, including quality, new product development, engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth production flow and effective communication
Any other related duties

Qualifications

Matric

Degree/Diploma in Operations Management

Skills

10 years experience in the FMCG environment

Should come from the Food Manufacturing environment

Good Planning and Organisation Skills

Benefits

Provident Fund

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