Titre du poste

Production Manager - Gauteng

Description

Position : Production Manager - Gauteng

We are looking for a Production Manager.
Job Purpose
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production processes, high product quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role leads production teams to meet output targets while optimizing resources and minimizing waste.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
  • Supervise production staff, including team leaders, supervisors, and operators.
  • Monitor production processes, machinery, and equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
  • Implement and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
  • Coordinate with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production flow.
  • Manage production budgets, resource allocation, and inventory of raw materials.
  • Identify process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
  • Maintain accurate production records and reports for management review.
  • Ensure compliance with South African health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance performance and skill levels.

Required profile for job ad : Production Manager - Gauteng

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or production management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and food safety regulations.
  • Experience with production planning, resource management, and process improvement.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Job criteria for job ad : Production Manager - Gauteng

  • Job category :
    Production, maintenance, quality
  • Industries :
    Food-processing industry - Import-export business - Industry, production, manufacturing and other
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Gauteng
  • City : Gauteng
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Equipment
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Industrial Management
  • Production Management
  • Quality
  • GMP
  • Manufacturing
  • Process
  • ISO Standards
  • Processes
  • Quality Control
  • Production
  • Product Quality
  • Production Planning
  • Quality Standards
  • Production Processes
  • Maintenance
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Gauteng, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
17 février 2026
Valide jusqu’au
18 avril 2026
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Poste : Production Manager - Gauteng

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