Hands-On Bottling & Packaging Production Lead

Morton Moore Financial Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

A well-established edible oil refinery and packing operation in Johannesburg South is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to own the bottling and packaging lines. The role is factory-floor focused, leading a team and solving problems to drive output, quality and efficiency.

You will manage equipment, changeovers and maintenance with HACCP/FSSC 22000 compliance, plan production to hit targets, supervise supervisors and operators, and report KPIs to management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production leadership on the factory floor
• Experience with bottling and packaging operations
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/process issues
• Commitment to safety and quality systems (HACCP/FSSC 22000)

Responsibilities

• Own filling and packaging operation including people and machines
• Plan production to meet daily/weekly/monthly targets on high-volume lines
• Lead on the factory floor, troubleshooting line issues
• Monitor performance: OEE, downtime, yields, waste
• Oversee setup/changeovers of packaging machinery
• Coordinate with maintenance for planned/preventive maintenance
• Ensure products meet quality specs and labeling/coding
• Maintain Food Safety Management System and audit readiness
• Ensure OHSA compliance and site safety procedures
• Plan materials and liaise with stores to prevent stoppages
• Lead and train supervisors, operators and workers; manage shift rosters
• Present daily production reports and KPIs to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Coordinate with refinery/QA/warehouse/dispatch for smooth flow

Job description

A well-established edible oil refinery and packing operation in Johannesburg South is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to own the bottling and packaging lines. The role is factory-floor focused, leading a team and solving problems to drive output, quality and efficiency.

You will manage equipment, changeovers and maintenance with HACCP/FSSC 22000 compliance, plan production to hit targets, supervise supervisors and operators, and report KPIs to management.