Technical Production Manager

Network Engineering; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Durban is seeking a Technical Manager to drive process excellence and ensure quality compliance. The position involves overseeing production quality, leading improvement projects, and mentoring technical teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in quality within food production, a degree in Microbiology or Biochemistry, and proficiency in MS Office and plant quality systems. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this critical role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in process and quality within food production.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Tempo DMS, and Syspro Opsuite.
• Strong understanding of plant processes, quality systems, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production quality and compliance ensuring standards are met and improved.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for plant processes and infrastructure.
• Mentor and support technical teams including bioprocess and process engineers.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Leadership

Communication abilities

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Education

Microbiology / Biochemistry

Tools

MS Office

Tempo DMS

Syspro Opsuite

Job description

Reference : NES023709-Nthat-1

Are you ready to drive process excellence and continuous improvement in a leading food production environment? Our client is seeking a Technical Manager to join their Durban operations and report directly to the Production Director. This role is critical in ensuring quality compliance and innovation across products, processes and infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Company Description :

Global company specializing in producing high‑quality yeast and bio‑solutions for baking, brewing and fermentation industries.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee production quality and compliance ensuring standards are met and improved.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for plant processes and infrastructure.
• Mentor and support technical teams including bioprocess and process engineers.
• Drive collaboration across Production, Technical Engineering, Projects and Sales.
• Provide technical advice, troubleshoot issues and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Prepare reports on quality process improvements and project outcomes.

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile) :

• Education : Microbiology / Biochemistry.
• Experience : 5 years in process and quality within food production.
• Skills : Strong problem‑solving, leadership and communication abilities.
• Technical : Proficiency in MS Office, Tempo DMS, Syspro Opsuite.
• Knowledge : Plant processes, quality systems and compliance standards.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly.

For more information contact :

Nthato Gumede

Package & Remuneration

R 800,000 - R

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Management Experience, 5S, Operations Management, Production Planning, Production Management, Kaizen, Supervising Experience, Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1