Production Manager

Key Responsibilities: Operational Performance - Ensure target performance on production lines. - Effective scheduling of production lines to ensure demand is met OTIF (Service Level of 95%). - Maintaining and analysing of production reports. Stock Control - Monthly reporting on variances. - Ensure Inventory Accuracy. - Minimise stock excess cover and shortages. Cost Management - Management of variances/waste on production lines. - Cost effective personnel scheduling. - Ensure financial controls are in place to match actual spend vs budget. Quality & EHS - Ensure department comply fully with governance/audit/risk standards. - Maintain Audit certifications. - Ensures that production remain in compliance with all OHSA regulations. - Maintain accurate traceability throughout the production process. - Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations. Personnel Management - Motivate, develop and coach employees. - General HR function to employees (approval of leave). - Effective handling of discipline/performance of reporting personnel. - Recruitment of staff. - Manage Job Descriptions and KPIs of reporting staff. Functional Competence-skills and knowledge required for job: - Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, HACCP). - ERP system experience (Syspro preferred). - Exposure to both production and raw material/inventory control processes. - Has assisted with production planning, shift handovers, and problem resolution. Behavioural competencies: - Takes full ownership of outcomeswhether its production targets, safety, or team performanceand follows through consistently. - Maintains a sharp focus on quality, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks, especially in high-risk food environments. - Remains calm and solutions-focused during breakdowns, delays, or audit stress, and motivates the team to stay on course. - Builds trust, communicates clearly, delegates effectively, and manages performance with fairness and firmness. - Responds quickly to production issues with a structured, practical approach, always looking for long-term solutionsnot just quick fixes. - Adjusts well to shifting production demands, changing priorities, and unexpected disruptions (e.g., stock issues, last-minute orders). - Works cross-functionally with planning, quality, maintenance, and logistics to keep operations running smoothly. - Sound all round knowledge of modern manufacturing principles. - Ability to build high performance teams. - Self-motivated and able to work without supervision. - High levels of personal discipline. - Good attention to detail. - Computer literate. Education: - Grade 12 - Minimum: NQF Level 4 or National Certificate in Food Production / Operations / Industrial Engineering. - Preferred: Currently studying or recently completed a National Diploma in Production Management, Food Technology, or similar. Experience: - 35 years in a food manufacturing environment. - 12 years in a production management role. Benefits: Group Risk & Pension fund Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Location: Alrode, ZA

Posted Date: 7/17/2025