Manufacturing Manager

AVI Limited; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Limited in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for NBL Isando Biscuits to lead and develop the production team. You will drive efficient manufacturing, safeguard quality, and optimize costs while delivering on customer expectations across the Isando facility.

Extensive experience in FMCG manufacturing, strong leadership, and a track record in continuous improvement are essential. This role focuses on delivering world-class production, safety, and cost management within

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze and resolve production historical issues to minimize risk.
• Ensure operating specifications are in place and achievable (SOPs and WIs).
• Recruit, identify and develop talent; empower staff through goal setting and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Production Management

Tools

Advanced Excel

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

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands.