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Production Shift Manager

Full Time 1 week ago Western Cape, South Africa

Employment Information

Industry
Industry Retail
Job Level
Job Level Experienced Professional
Open positions
Open Positions 1
Job Type
Job Type Full Time
Location
Location Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa
Apply Before
Apply Before Jul 12, 2026

Candidate Essentials
Qualification details
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Production Management, Operations Management, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or similar preferred
 Experience
  • 3–5 years' experience in a Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, or similar leadership role within FMCG food or beverage manufacturing
  • Experience managing production teams in a shift-based environment
  • Juice, beverage, chilled food, or high-care manufacturing experience highly advantageous
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong FMCG manufacturing and production management knowledge
  • Sound understanding of HACCP, GMP, FSSC/ISO, food safety, and quality systems
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and people management capability
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage performance in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong planning, communication, and organisational skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, 5S, Kaizen, problem solving methodologies
 Key Performance Responsibilities
  • Lead all production activities during the shift, including blending, pasteurisation, filling, packing, cleaning, and associated processes.
  • Drive a strong culture of safety, food safety, quality, and operational compliance.
  • Execute production plans and ensure optimal utilisation of labour, equipment, and materials.
  • Manage line performance, downtime, changeovers, waste, and productivity to achieve operational targets.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSSC/ISO, hygiene, and high-care manufacturing requirements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop chargehands, team leaders, operators, and production teams.
  • Manage attendance, performance, discipline, and employee engagement on shift.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, waste reduction, quality, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Warehouse, and HR teams.
  • Ensure accurate reporting, shift handovers, and production documentation.
 Key Performance areas
  • Health & Safety Performance
  • Food Safety & Quality Compliance
  • Production Plan Adherence
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Labour Productivity
  • Waste, Rework & Yield Management
  • Downtime Reduction
  • Order fill (ONIF)
  • Team Leadership & Employee Engagement
  • Continuous Improvement Delivery
 Personal attributes
  • Safety and food safety & Quality first
  • Strong leader with presence on the floor, visible, fair and firm
  • Results driven, with high levels of ownership and accountability
  • Good communicator across all levels of the business
  • Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities
  • Continuous improvement mindset, open to change and innovation
  • High integrity, ethical and compliant with policies and procedures
  • Collaborative team player who works well with other functions
 Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo relevant psychometric assessments and interview screening.

                *ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
Merand Corbett & Associates
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