Production Manager

Job in Balfour, 2410, South Africa

Listing for: Sentinel Staffing Services

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance

Location: Balfour

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily production operations across multiple shifts.

Drive productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost optimisation.

Ensure production targets are consistently achieved.

Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operational teams.

Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, housekeeping, and health & safety.

Oversee production planning, scheduling, and resource utilisation.

Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to maximise plant performance.

Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Industrial Management, Food Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years' Production Management experience within a manufacturing environment.

At least 3 years' experience managing multi-shift production teams.

Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, continuous processing, or a similar manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Knowledge of ISO, HACCP, or food safety systems will be advantageous.

Excellent leadership, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary package.

Permanent leadership opportunity.

Join a stable and growing manufacturing business.

Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a high-performance production environment.

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