Pietermaritzburg: Production Manager posted by Riseup 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

• 3–5+ 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.