Factory Manager

Are you a seasoned Factory Manager with a passion for overseeing production operations and driving efficiency? FMCG Company in Durban, is seeking a dynamic Factory Manager. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.

**Salary**: R20k to R25k (No benefits)

Production and Manufacturing Process
- devising new processes, or refining existing ones, to optimize the manufacturing process;
- planning, carrying out and supervising process trials in laboratories and the factory
- scaling up the production process via product trials, making changes to raw materials or components and process parameters to ensure quality is maintained during large-scale production
- improving manufacturing by reducing costs, for example investigating alternative materials or new machinery to improve efficiency and quality in bottleneck areas;
- devising test methods to assess the production process;
- validating new processes and showing that they are an improvement
- working with product quality at various stages of development;
- developing specifications and label declarations, and ensuring compliance with the finished product specifications;
- reading and writing technical reports and specifications and maintaining appropriate records;
- Initiating and generating ideas based on reading and research.

Manufacturing Administration
- formulating and establishing product design and performance objectives, normally in consultation with other functions, including research, marketing and production, as well as contractors, suppliers and customers;
- responding to customer requirements, liaising with suppliers of raw materials and resolving production problems;
- conducting test protocols and procedures and product evaluation;
- transferring new technologies across a range of product categories;
- writing technical reports and cost estimates, documenting development work and implementing profit improvement programmes;
- Overseeing the integration of new products with other commercial areas, including brand development, sales strategy, quality assurance, legal, marketing and manufacturing.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
- Proven experience as a Factory Manager in a food production environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R20,000.00 - R25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have related experience in the Food industry?
- What is your current salary?
- What is your availability?