Minimum Requirements Minimum Grade 12 / Matric certificate 3+ years’ management experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or a related production environment Proven experience leading production teams directly on the factory floor Strong people leadership and performance management capability Experience managing operational targets including production output, quality, yield, and waste Ability to enforce discipline, SOPs, and operational standards consistently ERP system experience with daily operational usage Willingness to relocate to Louis Trichardt Valid driver’s licence Strongly Preferred Relevant technical, engineering, production, or manufacturing qualification Experience with ERPNext or similar modern ERP systems Exposure to digital shop-floor systems, automated reporting, or operational technology tools Labour relations, CCMA, and IR experience Proven track record of improving team performance and operational efficiency Experience with continuous packaging equipment or FFS machinery Experience within a lean manufacturing or growth‑stage business environment Key Responsibilities Production & Operational Management Oversee the full day‑to‑day operation of the factory site Ensure production targets, quality standards, yield, and operational KPIs are achieved Manage production scheduling and workforce planning according to operational demand Monitor and drive operational efficiency, waste reduction, and OEE performance Ensure accurate daily production and stock capturing on ERP systems Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and manage supervisors, foremen, quality controllers, stores, dispatch, and production teams Drive accountability, performance management, and operational discipline across the site Conduct performance discussions, training, coaching, and employee development Maintain high standards of punctuality, safety, housekeeping, and workplace conduct Dispatch & Logistics Coordination Oversee daily dispatch operations, including early morning dispatch processes Support dispatch teams with escalation management and operational problem‑solving Coordinate fleet return processes and daily operational handovers Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety standards Enforce SOP adherence and operational controls across all departments Maintain audit readiness and ensure site compliance standards are consistently met Maintenance Coordination Coordinate maintenance requirements with engineering and maintenance teams Escalate equipment issues and verify operational readiness following repairs or maintenance work Reporting & Administration Deliver weekly operational scorecards and KPI reporting Participate in weekly operational review meetingsApprove timesheets and leave requests for site employees Maintain operational records required for audits and reporting purposes Success in the role will be measured against: Production output Yield and waste reduction OEE performance Quality and safety compliance Attendance and workforce discipline Dispatch performance Site audit results #J-18808-Ljbffr