My client has a position for production manager in North west province (Lichtenburg) in a chicken production.Duties and responsibility:Plan, coordinate, and oversee all production processes, ensuring the efficient processing of poultry to meet daily targets.Communicate any challenges in the processing cycle to the Processing Manager.Ensure optimum processing strategy, by continuously analysing and improving production workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.Oversee the use and maintenance of equipment, manage raw materials, and optimize resource allocation.Manage, train, and motivate production staff, promoting a positive and high-performing work culture.Ensure all products meet company quality standards and comply with food safety regulations.Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, identifying and mitigating risks within the production environment.Maintain accurate records of production metrics, prepare reports for senior management, and analyse performance data to inform decision-making.Ensure productivity and minimal downtime within the plant.
Requirement.National Senior Certificate is required.Bachelors degree in food science, business administration, operations management, or a related field will be an added advantage.Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably within the meat processing or poultry industry.Proven experience managing large teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.Understanding of food safety standards and industry regulations.Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays.Analytical problem-solving ability.Must be able to perform under pressure.Leadership and people management skills.Good communication and interpersonal skillsFluent in English and 1 additional official language.Computer literate.