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Production Manager
(Production Manager)
Overview
Reference
Production Manager
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
24 February 2025
Our client is looking for a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, strong leadership skills, and a passion for optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily production operations to ensure efficiency and high-quality output.
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow to meet demand.
- Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain product consistency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
- Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Manage and train production staff to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure raw material availability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare reports on production performance, efficiency, and quality metrics.
- Maintain health and safety standards in line with company policies and industry regulations.
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of food production processes and quality control.
- Ability to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance in food manufacturing.
- Proficiency in production planning and inventory management.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role within the food manufacturing industry.
- Experience with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Production Management, Engineering, or a related field.
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