Process Manager (Fmcg)

Staff Solutions Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment seeks a seasoned manufacturing operations leader to manage liquid processing lines in a complex dairy/food environment. You will direct safe, cost-efficient operations while driving improvements in throughput, yields and waste reduction.

The role requires 7–10 years in process manufacturing with at least 5 years in leadership, a strong track record in continuous improvement and budgetary control, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering.
• 7–10 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.

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

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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:

Bachelors 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.