Technical Production Manager

Reference : NES
023709-Nthat-1

Are you ready to drive process excellence and continuous improvement in a leading food production environment? Our client is seeking a Technical Manager to join their Durban operations and report directly to the Production Director. This role is critical in ensuring quality compliance and innovation across products, processes and infrastructure.

Company Description :

Global company specializing in producing high‑quality yeast and bio‑solutions for baking, brewing and fermentation industries.

• Oversee production quality and compliance ensuring standards are met and improved.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for plant processes and infrastructure.
• Mentor and support technical teams including bioprocess and process engineers.
• Drive collaboration across Production, Technical Engineering, Projects and Sales.
• Provide technical advice, troubleshoot issues and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Prepare reports on quality process improvements and project outcomes.

• Education :
  Microbiology / Biochemistry.
• Experience : 5 years in process and quality within food production.
• Skills :
  Strong problem‑solving, leadership and communication abilities.
• Technical :
  Proficiency in MS Office, Tempo DMS, Syspro Opsuite.
• Knowledge :
  Plant processes, quality systems and compliance standards.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly.

For more information contact :

Nthato Gumede

Package & Remuneration

R 800,000 - R

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