Production Manager Full Time

A leading food company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Production Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• To manage production to achieve targets most efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Increase the productivity of the department through efficient planning.
• Ensure efficient use of resources (staff, equipment, materials) in the department.
• Analyse statistical data to identify problem areas and opportunities.
• Timeously submit all production reports.
• To ensure that Food Safety and Quality Standards are always adhered to and remedial action is taken when required.
• To minimize risk to the organization through effectively managing company assets and maximizing processes and controls
• To learn key processes, layouts of services, production processes, and production flow layouts.
• To learn the automation of machines and the manufacturing procedures.
• To ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, and hygiene legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.
• To ensure that staff is trained, equipped, and motivated through effective staff management processes.
• To monitor costs to ensure operations are within budget and to maximise investment and utilization of resources.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Operations Management
• 5-8 years’ management experience in an FMCG production environment and /or technical experience in Operations
• Intensive knowledge of relevant legislation (HACCP, OSH Act, BCEA, EE, and SD)
• Extensive Project Management experience

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.