Production Manager

Our client; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Paarl is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations at their award-winning cheese factory. You will lead a team of approximately 60 employees, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in production management in the food sector and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a production management role in dairy or food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing teams of 50 people.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of cheese production from milk intake to packaging and dispatch.
• Lead, motivate and develop production staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with Health Safety Environmental and Food Quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Production Management

Operations Management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Food Technology, Production Management or Engineering)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to oversee daily operations at their award-winning cheese factory in the Boland. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 60 employees ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of cheese production from milk intake to packaging and dispatch.
• Lead, motivate and develop production staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with Health Safety Environmental and Food Quality standards.
• Manage production planning, resource allocation and workflow to meet delivery schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to productivity, quality and cost control.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Food Technology, Production Management or Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a production management role preferably in dairy or food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Proven track record of managing teams of 50 people.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, ISO and Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Hands-on proactive approach with attention to detail.

Please email your CV through to emailprotected with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean
• Management Experience
• 5S
• Operations Management
• Production Planning
• Production Management
• Kaizen
• Supervising Experience
• Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1