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Production Manager - Food Manufacturing (CAPE TOWN) - job post

The Focus Group
4.4 out of 5 stars
Cape Town, Western Cape
R30 000 a month - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • R30 000 a month

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape

Full job description

The Focus Group
Cape Town, South Africa
06 July 2026

Mid
R25 000 - R30 000 (neg.)
Full Time
Cost To Company
On-site
5 years
Skills
Data Analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Lean Manufacturing
Material Requirements Planning
Industries
Food and Beverage
Job Description

Operations & Scheduling

  • Develop manufacturing schedules to ensure timely customer order fulfilment.

  • Balance resource allocation including workforce shifts and raw material inputs.

  • Identify operational bottlenecks and execute rapid troubleshooting procedures.

  • Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and logistics teams.

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Enforce production standards in alignment with quality management systems.

  • Uphold safety regulations to guarantee compliance with health and environmental laws.

  • Monitor line rejects rates and execute root-cause analyses on structural defects.

Financial & Performance Management

  • Manage plant budgets and monitor labour, material, and overhead costs.

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as run speed, downtime, and yield.

  • Compile production reports regularly for senior corporate leadership.

Equipment & Maintenance

  • Oversee preventive maintenance to minimize unexpected machinery failures.

  • Approve equipment upgrades and manage capital expenditure testing setups.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervise floor personnel including operators, supervisors, and quality inspectors.

  • Conduct performance appraisals and execute necessary disciplinary or coaching plans.

  • Organize safety training and skills development modules for factory staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or industrial management.

  • 5+ years of experience in a high-turnover, multi-line manufacturing facility.

Technical Proficiencies

  • Lean manufacturing methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma applications.

  • Software proficiency with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP frameworks.

  • Data analytics capabilities to evaluate spreadsheet metrics and optimize process flows.

Core Competencies

  • Decisive problem-solving under intense deadline and output pressures.

  • Clear communication style tailored for both floor operators and executive boards.

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