Job Summary
A leading flavours and ingredients manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Operations Manager with strong experience in the flavours and/or food colourants manufacturing environment to join their team in Gauteng. The role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational activities, ensuring efficient production processes, quality compliance, and optimal resource utilisation within a regulated manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee daily operational activities across production, warehousing, and logistics
Ensure efficient production planning, scheduling, and capacity utilisation
Implement and maintain operational best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Manage and develop operational teams to meet performance and productivity targets
Coordinate with procurement, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure uninterrupted operations
Monitor KPIs and prepare operational reports for senior management
Requirements:
Proven experience as an Operations Manager within the flavours, ingredients, or food colourants manufacturing industry
Background working for a flavours and/or food colourant manufacturer is essential
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations within a regulated food environment
Experience in production planning, process optimisation, and operational leadership
Strong people management and cross-functional coordination skills
Benefits:
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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