Senior Food & Beverage Ops Leader | Lean & Safety

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Performance bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager for a Mossel Bay facility. You will oversee all production activities, drive continuous improvement, and lead multiple shifts to ensure quality and safety in a food & beverage environment.

Lead cross-functional teams, implement lean and Six Sigma projects, and manage budgets while driving operational excellence and a strong safety culture. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management, with food & beverage focus.
• Proven leadership experience managing large production teams and multiple shifts.
• Deep knowledge of lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of food safety, GMP and quality control systems.
• Excellent financial acumen including budget management and cost control.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet targets efficiently.
• Develop, implement and monitor production plans to meet demand.
• Mentor supervisors, line leaders and associates to foster a productive environment.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards and HACCP/GMP.
• Monitor equipment performance, implement preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage departmental budgets and optimize resource allocation.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Logistics and HR for seamless operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all processes.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budget management

ERP/MES systems

Quality & GMP knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Herramientas

MES/ERP software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager for a Mossel Bay facility. You will oversee all production activities, drive continuous improvement, and lead multiple shifts to ensure quality and safety in a food & beverage environment.

Lead cross-functional teams, implement lean and Six Sigma projects, and manage budgets while driving operational excellence and a strong safety culture. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.