Production Manager

Network Finance; Bothaville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced production leader to oversee daily animal feed production operations, from planning and formulations to packaging and reporting.

The role requires strong production management experience in feed milling, with hands-on knowledge of pelleting, batching, raw materials and automated equipment, plus leadership skills to manage teams and maintain quality. Based in the processing plant, the position emphasizes efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or recognised trade (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanical/Electrical or production qualification).
• Proven production management experience within animal feed/milling industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of feed milling, pelleting, batching/formulations, raw materials and automated equipment.
• Experience in production planning, quality control, troubleshooting and maintenance coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily animal feed production operations including planning, formulations, raw materials, premixes, packaging and reporting.
• Manage production teams, productivity and disciplinary matters while maintaining quality standards.
• Oversee automated feed-milling and pelleting processes, coordinate maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Ensure efficient plant performance and reliable operations.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Quality control

Maintenance coordination

Education

Millwright / trade qualification

Electrical/Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Job & Company description:

Our client is an established animal feed manufacturing business operating within the agricultural sector. Their production environment involves automated feed‑milling processes, raw materials, premixes, formulations, packaging and pelletised feed production. They require hands‑on operational leadership to ensure efficient production and consistent product quality.

Lead daily animal feed production operations, including production planning, feed formulations, raw materials and premixes, packaging and product reporting. Manage production teams, productivity and disciplinary matters while maintaining quality standards and investigating production issues. Oversee automated feed‑milling and pelleting processes, coordinate maintenance requirements, minimise downtime and ensure efficient, reliable plant performance.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Relevant technical qualification or recognised trade, ideally Millwright, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanical/Electrical or a relevant production qualification.
• Proven production management experience within the animal feed/feed milling industry is essential.
• Strong practical knowledge of feed milling, pelleting, batching/formulations, raw materials, premixes and automated production equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination and minimising plant downtime.
• Strong people‑management and leadership skills, with experience managing production teams, productivity, performance and disciplinary matters.