Production Manager

1 day ago

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa Greenmarble Full time R2 500 000 - R4 500 000 per year
PRODUCTION MANAGER WANTED

Are you working in fresh produce / cold chain environment?

WE WANT YOU IF
  • Min 3 to 5 years' experience in production or operations. 
  • Exp. in fresh produce, cold-chain processes, and food safety.
  • You are a strong leader with 3 - 5 years management exp.


Minimum requirements:
  • Diploma or degree in Operations Management, Production Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (advantageous).
  • 3–5 years' experience in a production or operations environment, ideally in fresh produce, food processing, or FMCG.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams in a high-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of cold-chain logistics and produce quality standards preferred.
  • Strong operational understanding of fresh produce handling, packing, and cold-chain processes.
  • Experience with production planning and workflow optimisation.
  • Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Personality Traits:
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Operational Management:
    • Plan, organise, and manage daily production schedules across all processing and packing lines.
    • Ensure efficient staging, allocation, and movement of produce from receiving to dispatch.
    • Maintain optimal workflow to meet customer orders and delivery timelines.
    • Coordinate closely with Staging, QC, Procurement, Dispatch, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and operational continuity.
  • Quality and Food Safety:
    • Enforce compliance with all food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and internal QA requirements.
    • Work with the Quality Control team to resolve quality deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
    • Monitor produce-handling practices to minimise waste and maintain product integrity.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Supervise, lead, and motivate production supervisors, line leaders, and general staff.
    • Schedule shifts, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffing for operational demands.
    • Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and skills development.
  • Cost and Resource Management:
    • Manage labour efficiency and control overtime to meet budget targets.
    • Monitor consumables, packaging materials, and equipment usage to minimise waste.
    • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within production operations.
  • Equipment and Facility Oversight:
    • Ensure all equipment functions optimally and coordinate maintenance as needed.
    • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe production environment.
    • Report facility or equipment issues promptly to Maintenance or Management.
  • Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement:
    • Track production KPIs such as throughput, accuracy, waste, downtime, and labour productivity.
    • Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimisation, process enhancements, and automation opportunities.
    • Ensure accurate documentation relating to traceability, production logs, and compliance.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
    • Achieve order fulfilment accuracy and on-time dispatch.
    • Maintain production throughput and workflow efficiency.
    • Manage labour cost versus budget and productivity per hour.
    • Minimise waste and shrink levels.
    • Ensure compliance with food safety and audit standards.
    • Monitor staff performance, retention, and attendance.
    • Maximise equipment uptime and reduce downtime.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Operate in a cold-chain environment with extended periods of standing and movement.
    • Work early mornings, late shifts, weekends, or public holidays as required during peak periods.
    • Perform effectively in a fast-paced, demanding operational setting.

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