Regional Ops Leader – Beverage Manufacturing

Groswin Global Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Groswin Global Recruitment seeks a Regional Operations Manager for a beverage production facility in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. This senior role oversees end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and safety functions, driving efficiency and achieving production targets.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive manufacturing leadership, experience with PET/can packaging, and a strong track record in lean principles, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma with professional registration is essential.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing and operational management.
• Strong beverage manufacturing or related production experience.
• Experience with PET bottle and can manufacturing or packaging processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in project management, production planning and operational execution.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of GMP and SHERQ compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing and production operations within the designated region.
• Ensure production targets are achieved in line with customer requirements.
• Review and approve master production schedules.
• Monitor daily manufacturing schedules to ensure timely product delivery.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective implementation of operational policies, procedures and controls.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in end-to-end Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics to fulfil customer orders on time.
• Optimise material utilisation, operational efficiency and cost management.
• Oversee raw material and packaging management, including receiving processes.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety and manufacturing compliance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and SHERQ compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Cost control

Project management

Education

Postgraduate Diploma and Professional Registration / NQF Level 8

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Groswin Global Recruitment seeks a Regional Operations Manager for a beverage production facility in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. This senior role oversees end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and safety functions, driving efficiency and achieving production targets.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive manufacturing leadership, experience with PET/can packaging, and a strong track record in lean principles, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.