Cape Town City Centre: TMO 14476 – Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Employer Description Our client is a Food Processing company Job Description Our client who is based in Capte Town has an opportunity for a Production Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following: Manufacture of conforming products: Ensured the production of high-quality products within the specified cost, time, and manpower requirements Staff management: managed a team of employees Production planning and scheduling Process optimization: Monitored and controlled production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize rejects/reworks, aiming to maintain an Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) above 70% Budget management: Manage production budgets and controlled production costs to ensure efficient resource allocation Compliance with food safety and quality standards: Ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards, as well as regulatory requirements. Maintain certifications such as FSSC 22000 Safety protocols and procedures: Implemented and enforced safety protocols and practices to create a safe working environment for employees Standard operating procedures (SOPs): Develop and maintained SOPs for production processes, ensuring standardized and efficient workflows Reporting and performance analysis: Cross-departmental collaboration: Collaborated with other departments, including quality, new product development, engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth production flow and effective communication Any other related duties Qualifications Matric Degree/Diploma in Operations Management Skills 10 years experience in the FMCG environment Should come from the Food Manufacturing environment Good Planning and Organisation Skills Benefits Provident Fund