Plant Operations & Supply Chain Lead (Food)

Pedros

Durban

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

Pedros in Durban is seeking a Sauce Plant Ops Manager to lead end-to-end material flow from supplier to plant to DCs, ensuring on-time, in-full batch traceability and QA release. You will manage DC replenishment, procurement, warehouse operations and distribution, while upholding HACCP, GMP and FSSC 22000 standards and coaching the supply chain team.

The role requires a solid background in food FMCG supply chains, proven leadership, ERP/WMS proficiency and strong planning discipline to optimise

Qualifications

Degree or national diploma in SCM, Logistics, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is advantageous.
Minimum 7 years in supply chain or logistics, with 3+ years leading a team.
Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG and batch traceability.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end material flow across DC replenishment, procurement, warehouse operations and distribution.
Translate DC demand into weekly finished-goods requirements for Production.
Maintain a rolling 12-week raw materials and packaging plan and liaise with Production and QA.