OPERATIONS MANAGER â FOOD PROCESSING (FMCG)
Farm Manager SA • Limpopo, South Africa
30+ days agoApply
Job description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant qualification in Operations, Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or similar
- Minimum 57 years experience in food processing / manufacturing / FMCG
- Strong experience in:
- Production planning & operations
- Supply chain and procurement
- Quality control systems
- Financial and cost management
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
KEY FOCUS AREAS
- Full responsibility for production and processing operations
- Overseeing procurement, inventory, and supply chain efficiency
- Driving quality assurance and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO)
- Managing financial performance, budgets, and cost control
- Leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams
- Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance
PROFILE
- We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Operationally strong and commercially aware
- A natural leader with the ability to drive performance
- Detail-focused with a commitment to quality and efficiency
- Able to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Solutions-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.