Production Lead, FMCG Operations & Lean Excellence

Tiger Brands Limited; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Aid

Pension Fund Contributions

Life Insurance Benefits

Annual Leave

Professional Development Support

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Tiger Brands Limited is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support manufacturing operations in Johannesburg. You will help manage daily production activities, schedule resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality, safety, and cost targets.

The role demands leadership of production teams, knowledge of lean practices, and strong collaboration with maintenance, logistics, and quality control to optimize output and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees in engineering or operations management related fields.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management or MBA is advantageous.
• Experience in FMCG/food processing environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily manufacturing and production activities.
• Support production scheduling and workforce allocation.
• Monitor operational performance against production targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Supervise production staff and support team development initiatives.
• Analyze production reports and recommend process improvements.
• Monitor raw material usage and inventory efficiency.
• Support waste reduction and productivity enhancement projects.
• Assist in implementing lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure workplace safety compliance and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and quality control departments.

Skills

Production Management

Manufacturing Operations

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Resource Planning

Operational Analysis

Inventory Management

Workforce Coordination

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management or MBA

Tools

ERP System Training

Manufacturing Software Training

Job description

Tiger Brands Limited is seeking a Production Assistant Manager to support manufacturing operations in Johannesburg. You will help manage daily production activities, schedule resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet quality, safety, and cost targets.

The role demands leadership of production teams, knowledge of lean practices, and strong collaboration with maintenance, logistics, and quality control to optimize output and efficiency.