Production Manager (FMCG)

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Coega, Port Elizabeth, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will ensure production efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards such as HACCP. This role involves team leadership, continuous improvement, and collaboration with quality control and logistics teams. A diploma/degree in Food Science and 3-5 years in food manufacturing are required. If you are passionate about operational excellence, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Production Management, or related field is essential.
• 3-5 years of experience in an assistant management role within food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food manufacturing operations and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor and optimize production schedules for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and train production staff, promoting excellence.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for productivity.

Skills

Food production processes

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

HACCP principles

Team development

Continuous improvement

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science

Grade 12

Tools

Production planning software

Factory automation systems

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 12/12/2025

• Original Job Title Production Manager (FMCG)
• Date Opened 12/12/2025
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Production Manager to join their team in Coega, Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving daily food manufacturing operations, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring full compliance with industry-leading food safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who excels in team development, continuous improvement, and maintaining a high-performance production environment. If you’re passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d like to hear from you.

• Assist the Production Manager in overseeing daily food manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met.
  
• Monitor production schedules , adjust workflow as needed, and optimize efficiency.
  
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000) and other industry standards.
  
• Lead, train, and develop production staff , fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
  
• Maintain and enforce health and safety protocols in the production environment.
  
• Collaborate with quality control , logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
  
• Troubleshoot equipment issues , liaise with maintenance teams, and ensure minimal downtime.
  
• Maintain accurate production records , generate reports, and analyze performance metrics.
  
• Assist in cost control measures to optimize raw material usage and reduce overhead costs.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12
  
• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Production Management, or related field.
  
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an assistant management role within a food manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of food production processes, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP principles .
  
• Familiarity with factory automation systems and production planning software.