Production Manager / Shift Miller (Wheat Milling)

Tiger Brands; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands, a leader in the FMCG sector, is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee the production process in their flour mill. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications in milling, and experience managing manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met, minimizing waste, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years in a similar function.
• Availability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of fumigation and grain insect management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation in the flour mill.
• Achieve production parameters and ensure equipment availability.
• Maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified wheat and/or maize miller

SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested

Job description

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Responsible for managing all aspects of a moderately complex manufacturing operation in an 8.50 tph flour mill. Accountable for delivering results that meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation, and cost criteria. Develops and approves short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development, and plant integration.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Asset Management

• Achieve overall production parameters.
• Ensure continuous equipment availability.
• Minimize downtime due to equipment breakdowns.
• Reduce milling and engineering costs.

Inventory Management

• Maintain stock levels of finished products, consumables, vitamins, and additives.
• Eliminate manufacturing losses.

Financial Management

• Drive continuous improvement.
• Aim for zero write-offs.
• Achieve targeted production efficiencies.

Adherence To Company Policies And Procedures

• Contribute to company value and stakeholder benefits in the long term.
• Ensure health, safety, risk, and environmental compliance.
• Achieve targeted audit scores.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislation.
• Maintain consistent finished product quality and reduce customer complaints.

Training, Staff Leadership, and Teamwork

• Improve plant availability and production efficiency.
• Reduce product deviations.
• Maintain high staff morale.

Operational

• Achieve manufacturing efficiencies within quality specifications.
• Operate mills at design capacity with downtime less than 1.0% of total milling hours.

What You Will Be Measured On

• Safety – zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs)
• Product quality – customer complaints
• Yield and waste reduction in flaking plant and packing lines
• Continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Cost containment and reduction

Qualifications

• Experience: approximately 5 years in a similar function
• Availability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Qualified wheat and/or maize miller (preferred), SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested
• Knowledge of fumigation and grain insect management
• Industry: Wheat Milling

Key Attributes and Competencies

Leadership

• Ownership mentality, driving results, proactive thinking

Personal Effectiveness

• Assertive, diplomatic, creative, solution-oriented
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
• Stress tolerant, integrity, continuous learner

About Us

Tiger Brands is Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives daily with our iconic brands, producing and distributing branded food and beverages relevant for every meal occasion. We are committed to growth and inclusivity, aligning with our employment equity goals.