PRODUCTION MANAGER – AVO’S, CITRUS, GRAPES, MANGOES – MIDRAND

Agricruitment Limited; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks a Production Manager for its operations in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves overseeing daily production to ensure efficiency, compliance with safety standards, and waste reduction. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector and a strong understanding of production principles. Applicants should demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Email your CV in Word format to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ production experience in FMCG, preferably in high-velocity environments.
• Proven training in food safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Experience in Health & Safety roles (8(1) or 8(2)).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ripening, processing, and packing operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of products.
• Drive operational discipline and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong understanding of FMCG production principles

In-depth knowledge of food safety systems

Solid grasp of Health & Safety regulations

Good technical aptitude

Competence in budgeting and cost control

Education

Three-year degree or national diploma in Operations Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY& PURPOSE:

The Production Manager oversees daily ripening, processing, and packing operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, in full, and to required quality standards. The role focuses on optimising productivity, reducing waste and costs, and maintaining strict health, safety, and food‑safety compliance. This position drives operational discipline and continuous improvement to achieve OTIF, yield, and throughput targets for both internal production and third‑party packing.

POSITION HIERARCY:

Incumbent’s Superior : Operations Manager

Incumbent’s Position Title : Production Manager

Incumbent’s Immediate Subordinates : Production Supervisors

Qualifications / Experience:

• A three‑year degree or national diploma in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ production experience within the FMCG sector, ideally in fresh produce or similar high‑velocity environments.
• Proven training and hands‑on experience implementing key production accreditations, including food safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an 8(1) or 8(2) Health & Safety role, or equivalent responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong data and reporting capability.
• 2–3 years’ experience working with ERP systems or similar operational platforms.

Knowledge/skills:

• Strong understanding of FMCG production principles, productivity drivers, and performance management.
• In‑depth knowledge of food safety systems, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Solid grasp of Health & Safety regulations, waste management practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of basic labour law, HR management, and workforce planning.
• Good technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Understanding of basic biochemistry relevant to fruit handling and ripening processes.
• Competence in budgeting, cost control, and operational financial management.

Attitude/Behaviour:

• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage teams.
• Upholds high levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Committed to teamwork while also capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure and maintain service excellence.
• Shows strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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