Job Summary
Our client in the Dairy industry is seeking to employ an experienced Production Manager to their team based in Queenstown.
Requirements
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Diploma or Degree
- Food Technology, Dairy Science or Production Management
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7–10 years’ experience in cheese production (hard, processed or mozzarella)
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Minimum 5 years at management level
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Strong experience in:
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High-care FMCG manufacturing
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FSSC 22000 environments
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Budget and KPI management
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Proven leadership of large operational teams
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Strong problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
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Results-driven, hands-on leadership style
Responsibilities:
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Manage and oversee all cheese production and packaging processes
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Plan and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
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Ensure consistent output in line with customer demand and forecasts
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Drive lean manufacturing, efficiency improvement, and waste reduction
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Coordinate with Engineering to reduce downtime and optimise equipment usage
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Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 (V6), HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations
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Lead all internal and external audits with full audit readiness
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Maintain hygiene standards, CCPs, allergen controls, and traceability systems
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Monitor and control production KPIs: yield, throughput, wastage, labour, downtime, and cost per unit
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Analyse performance data and implement corrective actions
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Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and frontline staff
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Build a high-performance, safety-driven production culture
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Work cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical, and SHE teams
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Participate in customer visits and technical reviews
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Act as escalation point for key production or quality issues
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Drive continuous improvement and lead root cause analysis for recurring issues
Please note that if you do not receive a response withing two weeks of applying, you many consider your application unsuccessful.
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