Production Manager

Free State
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Manufacturing
Reference: 4144

Apply before Apr 07 2026 | 56 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: NDC Personnel & Contractors CC

A respected food manufacturing company is seeking a Production Manager to join its KwaZulu-Natal team.

This position involves overseeing the production department while maintaining high quality, efficiency, and compliance with company standards. The Production Manager will lead a team to deliver products that meet quality and cost specifications, ensure the production process operates efficiently, manage raw material usage, foster a culture of safety and accountability, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth operations across the production value chain.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you will need a Qualified Miller (SAGMA/GMF or equivalent), LSS Greenbelt certification, and a Manufacturing or Leadership Certificate (Essential). An Advanced OSHACT certificate is also required. Applicants should have intermediate knowledge of food safety (FSSC 22000), supervisory and management principles, performance management, and risk management. Key skills for this role include analytical thinking, problem solving, proficiency in MS Office, internal food safety auditing, performance management, and budgeting. Experience in leading production teams, optimising milling processes, and driving continuous improvement is critical for success in this position.

To start the application process, send your CV to NDC Personnel and Contractors today: ndc@mweb.co.za / lyndsay@ndcpersonnel.co.za.

NDC Personnel and Contractors adheres to the requirements of the POPI Act. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About NDC Personnel & Contractors CC

The Company NDC Personnel & Contractors was established in the year 2000 and cemented itself as a market leader in the Recruitment and Placement of Specialized Technical/Engineering staff for the FMCG, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Maritime and Construction Industries.NDC Personnel & Contractors specialises in permanent placements, as well as the sourcing of contract workers, and gives you the option of letting us manage the contract payroll.

At NDC Personnel & Contractors we strive to provide excellence in our recruitment services, in order to establish mutually rewarding relationships between our clients and candidates.

This commitment to our clients does not only make us Recruitment Specialists in the Engineering and Technical field, but also the preferred vendor for many leading organizations nationally as well as into neighboring countries.

We present the client with a Confidential Professional Resume as well as Reference Checks. We also do thorough Background Research, as well as Work Experience and Credential Verification on request.

We take all the time consuming ground work off your shoulders, and provide a long term solution, leaving the client with only one task, to make the final decision.