Pietermaritzburg: Production Manager

Duties & Responsibilities Production Management Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production targets. Monitor production output, quality, and efficiency, ensuring all deadlines are met. Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and food safety protocols. Maintain accurate production records and daily reports. Team Leadership Manage, train, and motivate production staff (e.g., line leaders, machine operators, packers). Conduct team briefings, shift handovers, and performance reviews. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Process Improvement Identify and implement improvements to production processes to reduce waste, downtime, and cost. Support lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S standards. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment uptime. Quality & Safety Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure product quality standards are met. Participate in audits (internal and external) and address non-conformance issues. Maintain health & safety compliance across the production floor. Inventory & Materials Oversee raw material usage, minimizing losses and ensuring stock availability. Coordinate with supply chain and warehouse teams for timely material supply and finished goods movement. Desired Experience & Qualification 35 years of experience in FMCG food production or manufacturing. Proven experience in a production leadership or supervisory role Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage shift patterns and production planning tools.