Nelspruit area – Mpumalanga: Overall management of production department, including but not limited to issues pertaining to efficiency, productivity, staff, equipment, hygiene, health, safety, and compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
• Proficient in MS Office
• High attention to detail
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Able to manage multiple processes simultaneously.

 
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
• Proficient in MS Office
• High attention to detail
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Able to manage multiple processes simultaneously.

 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 

• Manage weekly packing plans, pre-sorting, and daily production to meet efficiency and productivity targets.
• Ensure quality control aligns with customer expectations and complies with HACCP/BRC and safety standards.
• Oversee stock control, material ordering, and availability, and investigate delays.
• Execute production plans, including calculating material needs and controlling costs.
• Optimise packing processes to achieve capacity and efficiency targets.
• Oversee chemical stock and mixing processes.
• Liaise with maintenance to ensure effective packhouse operations.
• Maintain safe working environments and compliance with safety procedures.
• Manage staff performance, including training, discipline, and employee relations.
• Oversee timesheets, attendance, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with staff and management.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including night shifts.

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted