Manufacturing Manager

Avi-Pvt.-Ltd-1; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Snackworks Isando Biscuits Factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, quality, and cost efficiency. You will drive world-class manufacturing practices, supervise a team of around four direct reports, and coordinate with support functions to meet customer expectations.

The role requires strong unionised FMCG experience, exposure to continuous processing and high-speed packaging, and a relevant engineering or production management qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Production/Operations/Manufacturing Management within a unionised FMCG environment.
• Experience with Continuous Processing and High Speed Packaging Machinery is advantageous.
• Engineering or Production Management qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive high efficiency, quality, and low waste across production lines.
• Lead and develop the manufacturing team to meet customer requirements and targets.
• Manage cost-effective labour usage and optimize production machinery.
• Ensure SOPs, WI's, and SHEQ compliance are in place.

Skills

Production management

Operations leadership

FMCG experience

Lean manufacturing

Packaging machinery

Education

National Diploma / BTech / BEng in Engineering or Production Management

Production Management qualification

Tools

Excel Advanced

Job description

Build your career behind biscuits South Africans know and love.

Join the Snackworks Isando Biscuits Factory and become part of a business with a proud biscuit-making legacy and some of South Africa’s most iconic brands.

From production and engineering to quality, planning, maintenance and supply chain, you’ll work alongside specialist teams in a hands‑on manufacturing environment where your contribution matters.

Build your skills, take ownership and grow your career behind iconic brands with Snackworks.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Manager to drive success at NBL Isando Biscuits in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This role is designed to lead and support the manufacturing team in order to meet customer requirements and ensure that world class production and quality targets are achieved in the most cost‑effective manner. Tangible portfolio growth; delivering results; and meeting customer expectations coupled with supervisory experience are paramount for delivery and success.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Operations Executive
• Direct Reports: 4

Key Areas of Impact:

• Ensure high efficiency, excellent quality and low waste.
• Ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
• Manage cost effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPS.
• Analyse and resolve production historical issues in order to minimize potential risk.
• Ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented), inclusive of SOPs and WI’s.
• Recruit, identify and develop the right talent.
• Effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management in order to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisions.
• Implement the correct business strategies.
• Effectively manage operational budget and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in Capital Expenditure and NPD process.
• Ensure adherence to SHEQ, QMS and food safety requirements.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• At least 5 years’ Production/Operations/Manufacturing Management experience in a Unionised FMCG environment
• Previous management experience within Food Manufacturing would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience with Continuous Processing & High Speed Packaging Machinery would be highly advantageous

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A relevant completed tertiary qualification (National Diploma / BTech / BEng or similar) in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical) or Production Management
• A relevant additional Production Management qualification would be advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Enquiry initiating and chairing (IR)
• BOM integrity and validity auditing
• Excel (Advance)
• Stock integrity management
• Variance (Job and Inventory) investigations
• Best practices and key learning implementation
• Customer complaint investigations
• Understanding Process Flow
• AIB
• ISO 14001 & 45001
• ISO 9001
• OHSAS 18000
• Income Statements, Costing Models, Operating Profits
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Problem Solving through proper RCA methodologies and practices
• Planning ahead
• Optimising business performance
• Building key relations
• Show courage and confidence
• Accident and Incident Investigation
• Coaching and mentoring
• Report drafting and writing
• GMP & 5S