Production Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Production Manager Start Date: 2026-06-30 - 2026-07-29 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT000880 Sectors: Agriculture Engineering, Production and Technical FMCG Food and Beverage Location: Western Cape , Tulbagh Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: gmp|hacpp|oee|otif|production manager|she procedures|sop's Our client in the Tulbagh area is looking for a highly motivated Production Manager and will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and optimizing all production activities to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant manufacturing operations. Detail: Minimum Requirements: Diploma or degree in Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology or a related field Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Operational Excellence training will be advantageous Relevant world-class manufacturing or leadership development certification will be advantageous Minimum 5 year's experience in a production management role within a manufacturing environment Experience in food production / FMCG / packaging / processing environment will be advantageous Proven track record in leading teams, improving production performance, and maintaining operational Duties and Responsibilities: Production Planning and Execution Plan, organize, and oversee the manufacturing process from raw material intake to finished goods output and dispatch Ensure production schedules are executed according to sales demand, MRP, capacity, and operational priorities Allocate labour, equipment, and resources effectively to meet output and delivery target People Leadership and Human Capital Management Lead, coach, develop, and manage production Supervisors, Foremen, Line Leaders and teams Confirm and manage man assignments according to production requirements Operational Performance Management Manage and improve production performance against agreed KPI's including output, yield, downtime, OTIF, OEE, waste, labour efficiency, and conversion cost Food Safety, Quality and Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, hygiene, HACCP, legal and company requirements at all times Safety, Risk and Housekeeping Maintain a safe working environment and promote zero harm in all areas of responsibility Cost Control and Financial Management Manage prodution costs in line with budget and business expectations Asset and Resource Management Ensure effective utilization and preservation of fixed assets and equipment Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Manage production costs in line with budget and business expectations Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Management Work closely with planning, procurement, logistics, quality, maintenance, finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth operations Systems, Reporting and Administration PLEASE NOTE : Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying . Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions. *** In the meantime, please download our EBOOK which will hopefully help you understand our process and how we work. When applying, ensure your CV is in WORD or PDF format, and not scanned. Scanned CV's will not be considered. If you are unable to apply through the link we have provided, please upload your CV to our website http://www.istaffrecruitment.co.za/jobs . We reserve the right to stop/renew adverts. By applying to our adverts, you accept our POPI Act policy, a copy which be found on our website. show more... For more information please contact: Leentjie Phillips Apply