Technical Production Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023709/Nthat

Date posted:

Friday, November 21, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

800000

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to drive process excellence and continuous improvement in a leading food production environment? Our client is seeking a Technical Manager to join their Durban operations and report directly to the Production Director. This role is critical in ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation across products, processes, and infrastructure.

POSITION INFO:
Company Description:

Global company specializing in producing high-quality yeast and bio-solutions for baking, brewing, and fermentation industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee production quality and compliance, ensuring standards are met and improved.
Lead continuous improvement projects for plant processes and infrastructure.
Mentor and support technical teams, including bioprocess and process engineers.
Drive collaboration across Production, Technical, Engineering, Projects, and Sales.
Provide technical advice, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Prepare reports on quality, process improvements, and project outcomes.

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Education: B.Sc + M.Sc in Microbiology / Biochemistry.
Experience: 5+ years in process and quality within food production.
Skills: Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication abilities.
Technical: Proficiency in MS Office, Tempo, DMS, Syspro, Opsuite.
Knowledge: Plant processes, quality systems, and compliance standards.

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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede

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