Production Manager (Chocolate / Candy)

PRODUCTION MANAGER (CHOCOLATE/ CANDY) (Nelspruit)A well-established production company is hiring a Production Manager.This is a newly created position, and the successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Production Manager.The candidate must be situated in Nelspruit or/ in the Malelane areas.Requirements:•5 years' experience in a production facility•Must have chocolate/ candy industry experience•Project management skills•Managing a team•Product costing and new product development project costs•Food safety experience•Xero accounting system experience•Valid code B driver's licensePackage:•R25,000 – R35,000 per monthResponsibilities:•Planning and organizing production schedules•Analysis production schedules, input, output and efficiency•Assessing project and resource requirements•Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers•Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met•Assisting with the implementation of quality control standards•Overseeing production processes•Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary•Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials•Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment•Liaising and negotiations with buyers•Liaising with sales staff and order forecasting•Supervising and managing the work of the facility•Organizing relevant training sessions•Status reports including raw materials, WIP and finished goods.•Liaising with teams for transport / dispatch•Management of the export processPackage:•R25,000 – R35,000 per month  Ref# Production Manager, Lows Creek, Note: please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within two weeks,