Food Production Manager: Lean Ops, Quality & KPI Leader

The Focus Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Cape Town to oversee scheduling and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. This multifaceted role includes balancing resources, enforcing production standards, and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, alongside expertise in lean methodologies and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-turnover, multi-line manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to manage plant budgets and monitor costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing schedules to ensure timely customer order fulfilment.
• Balance resource allocation including workforce shifts and raw material inputs.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and execute rapid troubleshooting procedures.
• Enforce production standards in alignment with quality management systems.
• Manage plant budgets and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee preventive maintenance to minimize unexpected machinery failures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Software proficiency with MRP and ERP

Data analytics capabilities

Decisive problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or industrial management

Job description

The Focus Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Cape Town to oversee scheduling and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. This multifaceted role includes balancing resources, enforcing production standards, and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, alongside expertise in lean methodologies and strong analytical skills.