Factory Manager (Food), Richards Bay
Dixie Recruitment · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →- Our client is a well-established food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Factory Manager to take overall responsibility for production, people, quality, food safety, costs and operational performance.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- National Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in Production Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Technology or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years' experience in a Factory / Production Management role within food manufacturing.
- Proven experience managing high-volume production and manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, productivity, yields, waste and cost control.
- Experience managing large production teams and preferably a unionised workforce.
- Food-safety and HACCP knowledge essential.
- Experience with ERP / production systems and MS Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete factory operation and ensure production targets are achieved.
- Plan production to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
- Drive productivity, yields, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
- Manage production, packing, cold-chain, stock and dispatch operations.
- Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with food-safety and HACCP standards.
- Ensure the factory meets all relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, develop and manage supervisors and production teams.
- Manage factory costs including labour, utilities, packaging, maintenance and waste.
- Monitor production, stock, yield, quality and cost performance and implement corrective action.
- Work closely with sales, procurement and logistics to ensure reliable customer service.
- Ensure plant, equipment and facilities are maintained to required standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- A hands-on, commercially minded Factory Manager with strong food manufacturing experience who can lead from the factory floor, manage a demanding production environment and drive quality, productivity, efficiency and profitability.