Production Manager (Dairy)

PRODUCTION MANAGER (CHEESE) - QUEENSTOWN EASTERN CAPE

Role Focus Production Manager (Cheese):

The ideal candidate must have strong technical and operational knowledge in processed cheese cheese manufacturing and butter production as they will be responsible for overseeing these departments. Leadership capability problem-solving skills and experience managing production teams are also critical

Education experience and competencies required:

• Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent.
• Degree/Diploma in Food Technology Dairy Science Production Management or related field
• Minimum 710 years experience in cheese production (hard processed or mozzarella) with at least 5 years at a management level
• Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000 and high-care manufacturing environments
• Proven track record in managing production budgets KPIs and large operational teams
• Strong leadership decision-making and problem-solving capability
• Hands-on decisive and results-oriented leadership style

KPIs:

Operational management Food Safety Quality and Compliance Cost and Performance Management People Leadership and Development Stakeholder and Customer Engagement Continuous Improvement and Innovation.

CVs may be sent to

• Food Processing
• Food Safety Management
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Production
• Production Planning
• Production Workflow
• Technical Operations
• Technical Support