Job Description

Our client, in the FMCG Manufacturing environment, is seeking a Production Manager - Milk Processing to join their team, based in Queenstown.

Successful candidate will plan, direct and coordinate the operations of the Milk Production and Processing facility, inclusive of formulating and implementing SOPxe2x80x99s, managing daily operations and full utilisation of plant equipment, raw material as well as people management.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Matric
• National Diploma / Degree and/or equivalent in Production Management / Dairy Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience within a Dairy Manufacturing environment and/or Fresh Milk Processing and/or FMCG (cold chain) environment
• Experience in Processed Cheese and/or Butter Production is advantageous
• At least 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience managing and leading a team towards high-performance
• Valid Driverxe2x80x99s license, Code 08 (EB)
• Proficient in all MS Office applications, experience on NAV advantageous
• Strong communication skills and change management capabilities
• Good attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including project management
• Ability to effectively adapt to change and work in other areas as instructed

Duties:-

• Ensure optimal production efficiencies and effectiveness by overseeing the Production Team and processes in line with agreed standard operating procedures, food, health and safety requirements, as well as cost and quality requirements
• Ensure cost effective production through planning, organising, and managing the function to support optimal production in line with the designed capacity of the plant, agreed budget, resource plans and targets
• Coordinate and control manufacturing processes and the maintenance on the equipment and machinery
• Accountable and responsible for Manufacturing performance and production outputs and efficient material usage
• Capacity and factory planning
• Staff management, including supervision, training, and creating a high-performance team
• Cost and budgetary management and control
• Ensure full statutory compliance to all health and safety and food safety requirements, in line with the relevant standards and SOPxe2x80x99s by ensuring training of relevant persons, audits and corrective active of all findings in collaboration with the Compliance team
• In depth knowledge and the assurance of GMP, HACCP, TACCP, FSSC22000, OHS and affiliated legal compliance framework requirements

Please apply online - sending your updated CV + supporting documentation. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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