Production & Operations Manager
3 weeks ago
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Job Purpose:
- To oversee factory operations, ensure optimal production output, maintain machinery, and enforce hygiene and compliance standards while effectively managing staff and resources.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
- National Senior Certificate
Minimum education (desirable):
- Diploma/Degree in production/operations management
Minimum applicable experience (years):
- 5 Years' experience in a similar role within the FMCG/Food Production environment
Required nature of experience:
- Managing and maintaining production machinery
- Overseeing factory capacity and optimizing production output
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene and high-care facility standards
- Hands-on involvement in daily operations to ensure efficiency
- Effective executional communication and leadership
- Enforcing authority and ensuring team accountability
Skills and Knowledge (essential):
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to drive production efficiency and problem-solving mindset
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene requirements
- Proficient in Sage Evolution
Other:
- Fluent in Afrikaans
- Own transport and valid driver's license
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES
Production Management & Operational Efficiency (35%)
- Plan, oversee, and optimize production schedules to meet demand
- Ensure maximum factory capacity utilization and minimize downtime
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and process improvements
- Manage raw material availability and inventory control
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability
Equipment Maintenance & Compliance (25%)
- Ensure all production machinery and equipment are well-maintained
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize breakdowns and downtime
- Implement preventative maintenance schedules
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations (HACCP, ISO, food safety standards)
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce health and safety protocols
Quality Control & Hygiene Management (20%)
- Ensure all products meet quality and hygiene standards
- Implement quality control measures to minimize defects and waste
- Work with QA teams to maintain food safety compliance
- Enforce strict hygiene protocols in the high-care facility
Leadership & Workforce Management (20%)
- Supervise and develop the production team to achieve operational goals
- Conduct training programs to enhance staff performance and compliance
- Enforce discipline, ensure accountability, and drive productivity
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company's values
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