Production and Planning Senior Manager

Cape Winelands
Salary: R500 000.00 - R600 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture FMCG
Reference: GSt001402/RO-GS

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

PRODUCTION AND PLANNING SENIOR MANAGERWestern-Cape, GoudaR40 000 - R50 000 CTCOur client is seeking an experienced Senior Production & Planning Manager to lead end-to-end production planning, quality control, and operational performance within a fast-paced food production and packaging environment

Minimum requirements:

Matric
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production management role within the food production and packaging industry
Strong understanding of fruit processing, packaging standards, and food safety regulations
Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications will be advantageous
Own transport and valid drivers' license

Key responsibilities:

Develop and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans aligned to forecasts
Monitor actual production versus plan and initiate corrective actions
Oversee material requirements planning and optimize stock levels
Lead in-process quality checks, finished product inspections, and QC lab results
Ensure corrective actions are implemented for quality deviations
Collaborate with the Quality Department to meet BRC, GMP, HACCP, audit, certification, and compliance standards
Ensure full traceability and accurate batch and quality documentation
Drive root cause analysis for recurring defects and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor and report on OEE, downtime, shift productivity, and labor efficiency
Ensure BOM accuracy and system alignment with production output
Improve cost efficiency through data-driven decision-making and lean practices
Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors, Planners, and QC personnel
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to company values and Health & Safety standards
Ensure full legal, food safety, and labor compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation
Identify production-related risks and implement preventative strategies
Deliver accurate weekly and monthly reporting on production, yield, quality, and downtime
Lead system implementations and improvements in collaboration with IT, ERP, and Xperdyte teams
Monitor KPIs and use data insights for proactive planning and performance management

Consultant: Rene Otte - Dante Personnel Greenstone
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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.