Senior Food Production Manager

Networth Appointments-Durban, África do Sul

We are recruiting for a Senior Food Production Manager.
- Will be responsible for ensuring that the facility produce quality products that are within specification and budget

Desired experience and qualifications:

  • Matric Tertiary qualification (food technology, operations or management)
  • 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing/food production environment.
  • Previous experience working on an ERP system
  • Target driven, knowledge of production processes and best practices, food safety and quality systems
  • Knowledge of financial processes and analysis and cost management skills
  • Resilient, good interpersonal skills, self-motivated
  • Innovative, proactive with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Duties:

  • Responsible to lead the manufacturing operations within budget and budgeted targets to meet customer requirements and standards
  • Ensure the production facility and its equipment is in proper working order and liaise with engineering team
  • Ensure safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements/specifications are met
  • Effective management and development of employees and team performance Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes in training, work practices, processes etc.
  • Compile monthly management reports.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent