Production Leader: Drive Efficiency, Safety & Growth

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Production/ Plant Leader to plan and direct production activities, prioritise resources, and uphold cost and quality targets in a high‑performance environment.

You will drive shift planning, packaging interactions, process improvements, and materials availability while leading people management and budget adherence to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Production/ Food & Nutritional Science, Engineering, or Quality.
• Minimum 6 years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a canning industry would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate shift activities to meet production plan, yield, and requirements.
• Manage packaging and machine material interaction.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve safety; introduce new methods as needed.
• Ensure raw materials are available and report shortages to mitigate risk.
• Lead people management processes: workforce planning, recruitment, development, performance management, and relations.
• Maintain a work environment that boosts morale and productivity.
• Monitor budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) to stay within budget and pursue cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with laws, food safety and quality standards, and audit readiness.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards for audits.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SAP/SYSPRO/Shopware

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Production/ Food & Nutritional Science/Engineering/Quality

Tools

Shopware

DMS

SAP

SYSPRO

Job description

Premier FMCG is seeking a Production/ Plant Leader to plan and direct production activities, prioritise resources, and uphold cost and quality targets in a high‑performance environment.

You will drive shift planning, packaging interactions, process improvements, and materials availability while leading people management and budget adherence to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.