Food Production Manager

Pillangó Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry company in Gauteng seeks a Production Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of production operations. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, a diploma in Food Manufacturing, and fluency in both English and Afrikaans. The role includes production planning, team management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary around R30k p/m offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' relevant experience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Plant / Food industry.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production operations effectively.
• Supervise and manage teams in a production setting.
• Execute production planning and adapt to daily manufacturing changes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Problem-solving

Team Management

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Food Manufacturing or similar

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAGE Evolution)

Job description

Join a people- and values-focused leader in the food industry Manage end-to-end production operations with efficiency, ensuring staff thrive, lines run smoothly, and every product meets top quality and safety standards.

Salary: The proposed salary for the role is around R30k p/m.

The offer to the successful candidate will be determined based on relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Key Requirements

• Diploma in Food Manufacturing or similar.
• 8-10 years' relevant experience.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans.
• Reliable transport.
• Work overtime when required.
• Non-smoker.

Core Experience Needed

• Experience in a Manufacturing Plant / Food industry.
• Supervising and managing teams in a production setting.
• Executing production planning and adapting to daily manufacturing changes.
• Exposure to factory operations, stock control, and shift coordination.
• Working knowledge of quality and safety audits, documentation control, and compliance.
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.
• Understanding of production flows and operational bottlenecks.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Computer literacy.
• ERP systems (preferably SAGE Evolution).

Key Responsibilities

For the sake of brevity and easy reading, only a summary of the full job duties is provided below.

• Production Operations Management – 55%
• Production Planning & Resource Coordination – 20%
• HR Administration & Support – 10%
• Team Management – 10%
• Operational Support – 5%