Food Production Manager

Status Staffing; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing is seeking a Production Manager in Helderberg with a Food Technology qualification and 5-8 years of management experience in production. You will lead production operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product traceability while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical ability, and excellent communication skills. Immediate start and market-related salary are offered by the client.

Qualifications

• Management experience in production (5–8 years)
• 5–8 years production experience
• Food Technology qualification (not negotiable)
• Sound knowledge of production processes
• Experience in lean manufacturing
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to relate at all levels
• Honest, ethical with high performance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self starter
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate an efficient production of all products
• Minimise waste products
• Continuously improve and implement new systems and process technologies
• Oversee maximum product traceability
• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping of production areas
• Effective people management
• Setting up production capital, operating and maintenance budgets
• Involved in the design, layout and setting up of new production lines
• Health and Safety Custodian

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self starter

Ethical standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Management and/or Food Technology Qualification

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Production Manager

Reference: PC001599-JF-1

Our client based in Helderberg is looking for a Production Manager with a Food Technology qualification and 5-8 years Management experience in a Production capacity to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
SECTOR: Production
BASIC SALARY: Market Related
START DATE: Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Management and/or Food Technology Qualification (Not negotiable)
• 5 – 8 years Management Experience
• 5 – 8 Years Production Experience
• Sage X3 (Advantageous)
• Sound knowledge of production processes
• Experience in lean manufacturing
• Excellent problem solving and Analytical skills
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Ability to relate at all levels
• Honest, ethical with high performance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self Starter
• Attention to detail

DUTIES:

• Plan and operate an efficient production of all products
• Minimise waste products
• Continuously improve and implement new systems and process technologies
• Oversee maximum product traceability
• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping of production areas
• Effective people management
• Setting up production capital, operating and maintenance budgets
• Involved in the design, layout and setting up of new production lines
• Health and Safety Custodian

HOURS:

• 08h00 to 17h00

CLOSING DATE:

• 30 April 2024

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.