Food Production Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Manufacturing

MyCareerCraft; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead safe, compliant and cost-efficient production in a food manufacturing environment. You will ensure daily output and the production plan meets tight turnaround times while protecting product integrity.

You will plan, supervise and develop the production team, enforce stringent PPE, hygiene and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Production/Operations Management or related field.
• At least 5 years in manufacturing with 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong GMP and food-safety knowledge with allergen controls.
• Experience with allergen, GMO, halaal and kosher production.
• Proven leadership and KPI reporting ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production against forecast demand and sequences for allergens/GMO/kosher.
• Ensure accurate weighing, blending, labelling, and controlled rework.
• Enforce hygiene, safety standards and keep operations audit-ready.
• Identify waste and cost drivers; implement efficiency improvements.
• Lead, train and develop the production team; manage KPIs and discipline.
• Maintain equipment serviceability and calibration; keep maintenance records.
• Store hazardous, allergenic and GMO materials per SOP/SDS.
• Report metrics and inform stakeholders of delays and plan changes.

Skills

Production Mgmt

GMP

Food safety

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Diploma/degree in Production/Operations Management

Food Technology/Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Document control system

Job description

MyCareerCraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead safe, compliant and cost-efficient production in a food manufacturing environment. You will ensure daily output and the production plan meets tight turnaround times while protecting product integrity.

You will plan, supervise and develop the production team, enforce stringent PPE, hygiene and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost controls.