Jobs in Johannesburg, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Join AGRANA Fruit – Global Leader in Fruit Preparations. AGRANA Fruit, part of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, operates 26 sites across 6 continents, delivering innovative fruit solutions for dairy, ice cream, bakery, food service, and beverages. With 9,000 employees and €3.6 billion in sales, we’re shaping the future of food.

We’re hiring: Production Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Your Mission: Lead production operations in a food manufacturing environment—ensuring efficiency, food safety, KPI performance, and cost optimization.

Your Impact:

• Production Planning & Execution: Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to ensure optimal use of labor, machinery, and raw materials. Coordinate closely with procurement, sales, and quality teams to align production with business needs.
• Performance & Productivity: Monitor key production metrics (output, efficiency, yield, downtime) and lead initiatives to reduce losses and improve throughput. Apply lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all operations meet food safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate with QA to uphold HACCP, ISO, and GMP protocols.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records in SAP and use advanced Excel tools to analyze trends, identify variances, and present actionable insights to senior management.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence. Manage shift planning, training, and performance development.
• Cost & Resource Control: Drive cost-efficiency projects and optimize the use of energy, raw materials, and labor. Monitor budgets and implement strategies to reduce operational expenses.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Enforce HSE standards and collaborate with the Safety Department to conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions. Ensure a safe working environment for all staff.

• Degree/Diploma in Food Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years in food manufacturing, 5+ as Production Manager
• SAP & Excel expertise, strong data analysis skills
• Deep knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000
• Leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Fluent in English; local language a plus

Contact:

Please send your meaningful application via email to:

Mrs. Elise Oosthuizen | Human Resource Manager AGRANA Fruit South Africa – elise.oosthuizen@agrana.com

05 October 2025

Confidentiality is guaranteed.

As a global company, we are very proud of our diverse workforce and attach great importance to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, or religion to apply.