Lead Production Manager – Solvent Extraction Plant

Talent Fox SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,116,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox SA in Mokopane, Limpopo, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at its solvent extraction plant. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing people, equipment and processes to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in continuous process manufacturing, HHPE environments, and a track record of implementing lean and reliability programs, with budgeting and KPI focus.

Qualifications

• NQF 6 Diploma or Bachelors in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/production management role.
• Experience in Highly Hazardous Process Environments (HHPE).
• Experience with flammable solvents, combustible dust or other hazards.
• Experience in edible oil, solvent extraction, chemical or petrochemical industries is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of solvent extraction, plant operations and safety management.
• Experience with production planning, plant reliability, maintenance.
• Lean, RCA and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Financial/business awareness including budgets, cost control, yield.
• ERP systems experience, production reporting and KPIs.
• Leadership, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Hands-on, mechanically inclined in demanding environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations at the extraction plant.
• Monitor plant performance, safety and quality control.
• Ensure equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
• Manage production planning and yield optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Hands-on

Mechanically inclined

Safety

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Talent Fox SA in Mokopane, Limpopo, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at its solvent extraction plant. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing people, equipment and processes to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in continuous process manufacturing, HHPE environments, and a track record of implementing lean and reliability programs, with budgeting and KPI focus.