Food Production Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Compliance

MyCareerCraft; Midrand; Vor Ort; ZAR 550.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MyCareerCraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead safe, compliant and cost-effective production in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment. You will ensure daily output and production plans are met within tight turnaround times while protecting product integrity.

With a Diploma/degree in Production/Operations Management or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing, including 2 years in supervision, you will drive planning, GMP compliance, allergen controls and continuous

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or degree in Production/Operations Management or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing or production operations, with 2 years in supervision/management.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan and schedule production against forecast demand, sequencing allergen, GMO, halal and kosher work.
• Ensure accurate weighing and blending, correct labelling, and controlled rework of overruns and rejects.
• Enforce food-safety, hygiene and cleaning standards, and keep operations audit-ready.
• Identify waste and cost drivers, and implement improvements to efficiency and profitability.
• Lead, train and develop the production team, including KPIs, leave, discipline and performance.
• Keep equipment serviceable and calibrated, with up-to-date maintenance records.
• Report on departmental metrics and inform stakeholders of delays and plan changes.

Kenntnisse

Production management

GMP

Allergen controls

Cost analysis

Leadership

Documentation

SOPs

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Diploma/degree in Production/Operations Management

Food Technology/Engineering

Tools

Document control system

Equipment maintenance

Jobbeschreibung

MyCareerCraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead safe, compliant and cost-effective production in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment. You will ensure daily output and production plans are met within tight turnaround times while protecting product integrity.

With a Diploma/degree in Production/Operations Management or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing, including 2 years in supervision, you will drive planning, GMP compliance, allergen controls and continuous