Production Manager

About the role

Premier FMCG is seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimise manufacturing operations across its food and consumer‑goods portfolio. The role reports to senior management and is responsible for delivering high‑quality products on time while maintaining cost efficiency and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain company OEE standards while meeting production targets, efficiencies and yield requirements.
• Manage and coordinate all production activities, including shift operations, packaging processes and machine‑material interactions, to maximise productivity.
• Lead, train, motivate and monitor production teams to ensure high performance and operational objectives are met.
• Oversee raw material availability, operating expenses, labour, consumables and assets in line with approved budgets.
• Ensure facility infrastructure and equipment are maintained, audit findings are addressed and corrective actions implemented.
• Provide people leadership through workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, performance management and employee relations.
• Monitor budgets, production variances, waste and internal rejections while driving continuous cost‑saving initiatives.
• Guarantee compliance with EHS, food safety (HACCP), quality and regulatory requirements and address customer and supplier concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement via quality initiatives, internal audits, corrective actions, hygiene standards and timely operational reporting.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Production/Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Food Sciences or Industrial Technology (advantageous).
• 4‑6 years of experience in production and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, techniques and equipment.

Required skills

• Production process optimisation
• Raw material management
• Machinery operation and maintenance
• Process improvement methodologies
• Quality systems and HACCP compliance
• Health & safety compliance
• OEE monitoring and analysis
• Budget and cost control