Cheese Production Leader — Lean Ops & Quality

Headhunters; Komani; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their client in the dairy industry, located in Queenstown. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in cheese production, strong management skills, and a diploma or degree in Food Technology. Key responsibilities include overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• 7–10 years’ experience in cheese production (hard, processed or mozzarella).
• Minimum 5 years at management level.

Responsibilities

• Manage all cheese production and packaging processes.
• Plan and control production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Drive lean manufacturing and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Experience in cheese production

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Science or Production Management

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their client in the dairy industry, located in Queenstown. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in cheese production, strong management skills, and a diploma or degree in Food Technology. Key responsibilities include overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.