Job Title : Production Planner

ManpowerGroup; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified candidate to operate and lead a plant team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a National Certificate in Food Processing and experience in food or dairy processing. Responsibilities include maximizing production, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. Essential skills include knowledge of HACCP and ISO standards. Shift work may be required, and call-outs are possible as operational needs arise.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience in food/dairy processing role.
• Team leader or supervisory experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and lead a plant team to achieve optimal product quality.
• Maximize production throughput while minimizing waste.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and assess production performance, taking corrective action as needed.

Skills

Food / Fruit Processing

Quality Control

Cost Management

HACCP Standards

ISO Standards

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Science or N3 qualification

National Certificate in Food Processing

Diploma in Production Management

Leadership / Management Training

Job description

Detail : Key Responsibilities

• Operate and lead a plant team to achieve optimal product quality
• Maximize production throughput while minimizing waste
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Monitor and assess production performance, taking corrective action as needed

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications :

• Matric with Mathematics and Science, or N3 qualification
• National Certificate in Food Processing
• Diploma in Production Management
• Leadership / Management Training

Experience :

• 6 months to 1 year experience in food / dairy processing role
• Team leader or supervisory experience essential

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Food / Fruit Processing and Technology
• Practical application of fruit processing techniques and equipment
• Production processes, quality control, and cost management
• HACCP, ISO standards, and general manufacturing practices
• Raw materials handling and processing requirements
• Maintenance, cleaning, and health & safety procedures
• Strong monitoring and assessment capabilities
• Ability to drive performance improvements and corrective actions

Working Conditions

• Shift work may be required in the future
• Call-outs possible as operational needs arise