Operations / Head of Production

Rite Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on manufacturing is seeking a Factory Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in FMCG environments and a strong background in food safety and compliance. Responsibilities include managing production processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. If you are proactive, have excellent leadership skills, and are ready to optimize production while enhancing workplace culture, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in senior production or operations roles.
• Expertise in food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and manufacturing processes.
• Lead operations team and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Technical Manufacturing Processes

Compliance Frameworks

Efficiency Improvements

Leadership

Education

Qualification in Operations or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Factory Operations / Production / Engineering

Compliance & Standards (Food Safety Audits)

Key Performance areas : -

Manage all production and manufacturing processes to ensure performance targets are met.

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Ensure accurate budgeting, cost forecasting, and expense monitoring for the factory.

Lead a multidisciplinary operations team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and a positive workplace culture.

Align staffing and shift planning with production needs to optimize output and reduce downtime.

Support employee development and team capability building.

Coordinate supply chain and procurement to support uninterrupted production (dotted line function)

Monitor key performance indicators and maintain detailed reporting on factory performance.

Ensure preventative maintenance and equipment uptime across all plant assets.

Ensure strict compliance with all relevant food safety, health and safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Lead internal systems development for technical and compliance reporting.

Stay abreast of legislation and regulatory updates impacting manufacturing.

Monitor production-related expenses and optimize asset utilization to ensure cost-effective operations.

Conduct capex and maintenance reviews and support long-term financial planning.

Lead factory-level budgeting and support business planning initiatives.

Develop and maintain business continuity and emergency response plans.

Oversee waste management, insurance reviews, and overall site housekeeping to ensure operational readiness.

Required Experience & Qualifications

At least 10 years in FMCG manufacturing environment.

A solid background

in a senior production or operations role

within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualification in Operations, Business Management, or a related field

preferred).

Strong knowledge of

food safety standards , technical manufacturing processes, and compliance frameworks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using manufacturing performance tools or systems.

Application Process :

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

Qualifications

Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered

If you have not heard from us within

2 weeks

of submitting your application, please consider your application

unsuccessful . We thank all applicants for their interest.

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