Production Manager

Talent Fox SA; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 1,116,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox SA is hiring a Production Manager for an extraction plant in Mokopane, Limpopo. The role requires strong experience in continuous process manufacturing and highly hazardous process environments, ideally in edible oil, solvent extraction, chemical or petrochemical settings.

Minimum qualifications include a NQF6 diploma or a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering, plus 5+ years in a continuous process environment and at least 3 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in chemical/ mechanical/ process engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/production management role.
• Experience in Highly Hazardous Process Environment (HHPE) is essential.
• Experience with flammable solvents, dust or other major hazards is required.

Skills

Continuous process

Hazardous environments

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process safety

Solvent extraction

Production planning

Maintenance planning

Education

Chemical Eng

Mechanical Eng

Process Eng

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: PRODUCTION MANAGER – EXTRACTION PLANT

Location: Mokopane, Limpopo

Salary: R100 000 – R120 000 per month (negotiable based on experience)

We are specifically looking for someone with strong experience in continuous process manufacturing and highly hazardous process environments, ideally within the edible oil, solvent extraction, chemical or petrochemical industries.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
  Chemical Engineering
  Mechanical Engineering
  Process Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or production management role.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Highly Hazardous Process Environment (HHPE) is essential.
• Experience working with flammable solvents, combustible dust or other major process safety hazards.
• Experience within edible oil processing, solvent extraction, chemical, petrochemical or similar process industries is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of solvent extraction processes, plant operations and process safety management.
• Experience with production planning, plant reliability, preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.