Senior Plant Operations Leader – Food & Beverage

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Plant Operations Manager for an advanced food & beverage facility in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.

Ideal candidate has extensive F&B operations experience, knowledge of HACCP/GMP, and strong leadership to drive continuous improvement and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in plant operations management in Food & Beverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of plant operations including production scheduling, efficiency, quality control, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage and lead the plant's workforce, fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP) and GMP standards.
• Manage the plant budget, controlling expenses and optimizing resources.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for equipment uptime.
• Oversee inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Plant Operations Manager for an advanced food & beverage facility in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.

Ideal candidate has extensive F&B operations experience, knowledge of HACCP/GMP, and strong leadership to drive continuous improvement and optimal performance.