Confectionary Manager

POSITION: CONFECTIONARY MANAGER

About the Position:
A confectionery manager oversees all aspects of a confectionery production facility, including managing staff, ensuring quality control of sweets and chocolates, planning production schedules, maintaining inventory, and adhering to food safety regulations, with the primary goal of producing **high-quality confectionery products** while meeting operational and financial goals.

Working Conditions:

- Contract type: Permanent
- Overtime hours are not applicable for this position
- Number of positions: One
- Location of position: KwaZulu - Natal

The position will be responsible for but not limited to:
**Production Management**:

- Oversee the daily production process, including mixing, moulding, decorating, and packaging of confectionery items.
- Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and seasonal fluctuations.
- Monitor quality control standards throughout the production process, ensuring consistency and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Identify and troubleshoot production issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain efficiency. Managing the supreme recipe and controls.
- Managing the Waste, which needs to be below 1% per month.
- Managing and mitigate Overtime and breakdown preventative measures.
- Managing departmental budgets.
- Manage Primary Subordinates and budget, all Production, Wrapping and Dispatch.
- Manage Stores on a day-to-day activity.
- Factory needs to be kept clean on a prestige standard inside and outside.
- Drive “Safety First” culture.
- Ensure that financial responsibilities (cost of materials, Waste, general labour, paraffin, consumable goods) are maintained as prescribed by the Chief Executive and Chief Operational Officers.
- Utilize knowledge and skills to ensure that the quality of products produced meets the company’s and customer quality standards.

**Staff Management**:

- Lead and supervise a team of confectioners, including bakers, decorators, and packaging personnel.
- Train new employees on proper techniques, safety procedures, and company standards.
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback to staff.
- Manage employee schedules and timekeeping.

**Inventory Control**:

- Monitor raw material inventory levels and place orders to maintain adequate stock.
- Manage finished product inventory, ensuring proper storage and rotation
- Track production yields and control of issuing against recipes

**New Product Development**:

- Collaborate with the quality and research & development team to create new confectionery items and Flavors
- Conduct taste tests and gather feedback to refine recipes
- Introduce new products to market while maintaining brand consistency when necessary

**To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements**:

- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- A degree in Culinary Arts, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience as a bakery manager or in a similar role within the food industry for at least 3 years
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipes, mixes, and food safety standards.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress effectively.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

**Closing date for CV submissions: 07/03/2025**

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

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/03/07