Production Manager

We are seeking a Production Manager with meat manufacturing experience to manage production operations in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will provide leadership across production, working with cross-functional teams to optimise processes, manage resources, and achieve operational targets

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities
• Translate production plans into achievable manufacturing schedules
• Manage production supervisors and operational teams
• Monitor key production metrics, including yield, efficiency, waste, and downtime
• Ensure production processes meet food safety and quality requirements
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective measures
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure maximum equipment availability
• Drive process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Manage labour, raw materials, equipment, and production resources
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Prepare and report on production performance

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma Operations Management
• 3 - 5 Years production management experience in meat processing
• Understanding of meat production processes
• Experience managing and developing production teams
• HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems knowledge

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your updated CV to Sign in to view email or call 011 462 3018

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Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful