Assistant Factory Manager for food manufacturing

Wonder Dates

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted Yesterday

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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, warehouse roles in South Africa typically pay R5 500 to R13 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Assistant Factory Manager – Food Manufacturing

The Assistant Factory Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the food manufacturing facility, ensuring production is efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with food safety, quality, and health and safety standards. The role includes managing production, staff, equipment, inventory, and continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee daily production and ensure targets are achieved.

* Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, and compliance (HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety).

* Lead, train, supervise, and motivate production staff.

* Monitor productivity, minimise waste, and improve operational efficiency.

* Ensure machinery is properly maintained and production downtime is minimised.

* Manage raw materials, inventory, and stock control.

* Prepare production reports and monitor key performance indicators.

* Investigate and resolve production, quality, and operational issues.

* Ensure a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

* Control production costs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

* Proven experience in a factory management role within the food manufacturing industry.

* Strong knowledge of food production processes, quality systems, and food safety standards.

* Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

* Computer literate with experience in production reporting.

* Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate must be:

* Experienced, reliable, honest, and trustworthy.

* A strong leader with excellent communication and people management skills.

* Well organised, self-motivated, and results driven.

* Quality focused with strong attention to detail.

* Able to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively.

* Professional, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Production Manager, General Manager / Operations Director and Directors

Supervises: Production Supervisors, Machine Operators, Production Staff, Warehouse Personnel, and General Workers.

Pay: From R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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