Reference : CPT000327-AE-1
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to oversee daily operations at their award-winning cheese factory in the Boland. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 60 employees ensuring that production targets are met safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities :
Oversee all aspects of cheese production from milk intake to packaging and dispatch.
Lead motivate and develop production staff to achieve operational excellence.
Ensure full compliance with Health Safety Environmental and Food Quality standards.
Manage production planning resource allocation and workflow to meet delivery schedules.
Drive continuous improvement waste reduction and efficiency initiatives.
Monitor and report on KPIs related to productivity quality and cost control.
Collaborate with Maintenance Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams.
Requirements :
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Food Technology Production Management or Engineering).
Minimum 5 years experience in a production management role preferably in dairy or food manufacturing.
Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
Proven track record of managing teams of 50 people.
Sound understanding of HACCP ISO and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
Hands-on proactive approach with attention to detail.
Please email your CV through to with a photo salary expectation location and availability
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 1 - 1
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