A leading Manufacturing company is looking to appoint a Senior Production Manager, candidate must be available to start immediately.

Qualifications : Matric + Relevant tertiary qualification

Experience: Min 8 years’ experience in a production management role in a fast paced high volume production meat processing factory

Skill:
- Understanding and interpretation of strategy and financials on high level
- MeatMatrix or similar software
- Outlook /MSWord/PowerPoint
- Excel Intermediate
- Excellent knowledge and practical experience managing a high-volume processing factory
- according to relevant legal procedural and specification requirements
- Skilled in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principals as Threat assessment critical control point (TACCP) requirements
- Must be a strategic and motivational leader with an exceptional passion for the job
- Excellent understanding of supporting divisions and full utilization of their service – Finance, HR, Maintenance, Procurement, Despatch and others
- Be able to form part of an team that is driven by integrity, honesty, empowering people, passion and heart
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop subordinates to their fullest potential and optimal contribution to the company’s bottom line
- Must be practically present and involved in daily production output versus target monitoring
- Skilled in legislative and statutory requirements applicable to a meat processing facility
- Used to manage in an environment where food safety is key
- Create and maintain a quality controlled and customer relations driven department through proper structuring of the department and training of personnel
- Actively participate in financial control, budget and managing financial spend on high level
- Willing to work overtime
- Motivational and inspiring leadership is essential
- Utilize service divisions to ensure continuous support to the production facility
- Reporting and analysis of financial / production results