Senior Production Manager - Food Production Company

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Production Manager to oversee the production at a food production company in Gauteng. This role requires a collaborative leader with substantial experience in food production and managing teams to ensure quality and efficiency while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in food production, at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand.
• Manage and optimize production processes for efficiency and quality.
• Lead and motivate production team to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, engineering, or business administration

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee all aspects of production at their food production company located in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food production and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. The Senior Production Manager will be responsible for managing a team of production supervisors, ensuring efficient operations, and meeting production targets while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and company objectives
• Manage and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor production schedules and adjust as needed to meet demand and deadlines
• Lead and motivate a team of production supervisors to achieve production targets and maintain high standards of performance
• Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet company standards and customer requirements
• Collaborate with other departments, such as logistics and quality assurance, to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products
• Evaluate production performance and identify areas for improvement to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the production facility
• Prepare and present regular reports on production performance to senior management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as food science, engineering, or business administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food production, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage production processes and optimize efficiency
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a production environment
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve production performance
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, Miné Roux, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.