Process Manager (FMCG)

Staff Solutions; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to oversee liquid processing operations in the Eastern Cape. You will drive safety, efficiency and cost-saving improvements while guiding projects, plant upgrades and readiness initiatives.

The role requires a strong track record in process manufacturing, 5+ years of leadership experience, and a commitment to quality, compliance and team development in a dairy/food environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 7–10 years’ experience in dairy, food, beverage, FMCG, or similar process manufacturing.
• At least 5 years’ leadership/management experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement, budget management, yield improvement, waste reduction and cost optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient and cost-effective liquid processing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, reliability, efficiency and waste reduction.
• Improve product yields and reduce process losses.
• Manage departmental OPEX and contribute to CAPEX planning.
• Lead and support manufacturing projects, plant upgrades and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, regulatory and company standards.
• Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching and talent development.
• Collaborate across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient and cost-effective liquid processing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, reliability, efficiency and waste reduction.
• Improve product yields and reduce process losses.
• Manage departmental OPEX and contribute to CAPEX planning.
• Lead and support manufacturing projects, plant upgrades and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, regulatory and company standards.
• Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching and talent development.
• Collaborate across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in dairy, food, beverage, FMCG or a similar process manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years’ leadership/management experience within manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement, budget management, yield improvement, waste reduction and cost optimisation.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification in Manufacturing, Operations, Business or Project Management.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Exposure to manufacturing expansion projects and technology implementation.