Production Manager

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Production Manager to join their team in Coega, Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving daily food manufacturing operations, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring full compliance with industry-leading food safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who excels in team development, continuous improvement, and maintaining a high-performance production environment.

If you’re passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d like to hear from you.

• Assist the Production Manager in overseeing daily food manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met.
• Monitor production schedules, adjust workflow as needed, and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000) and other industry standards.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain and enforce health and safety protocols in the production environment.
• Collaborate with quality control, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, liaise with maintenance teams, and ensure minimal downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records, generate reports, and analyze performance metrics.
• Assist in cost control measures to optimize raw material usage and reduce overhead costs.

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Production Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an assistant management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food production processes, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with factory automation systems and production planning software.
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends.