Production Manager; Fresh Produce

Are you working in a fresh produce / cold chain environment

WE WANT YOU IF YOU HAVE A :

• Min. of 3 to 5 years experience in Production Management or Operations.
• fresh produce cold-chain processes.
• A strong leader with 3 - 5 years of management exp.

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• Diploma or degree in Operations Management Production Management Supply Chain or a related field (advantageous).
• 35 years experience in a production or operations environment ideally in fresh produce food processing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a high-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cold-chain logistics and produce quality standards preferred.
• Strong operational understanding of fresh produce handling packing and cold-chain processes.
• Experience with production planning and workflow optimisation.
• Knowledge of food safety hygiene and quality standards.

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Plan organise and manage daily production schedules across all processing and packing lines.

• Ensure efficient staging allocation and movement of produce from receiving to dispatch.
• Maintain optimal workflow to meet customer orders and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate closely with Staging QC Procurement Dispatch and Operations teams to ensure alignment and operational continuity.

Enforce compliance with all food safety protocols hygiene standards and internal QA requirements.

• Work with the Quality Control team to resolve quality deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor produce-handling practices to minimise waste and maintain product integrity.

Supervise lead and motivate production supervisors line leaders and general staff.

• Schedule shifts manage attendance and ensure adequate staffing for operational demands.
• Provide ongoing coaching performance management and skills development.

Manage labour efficiency and control overtime to meet budget targets.

• Monitor consumables packaging materials and equipment usage to minimise waste.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within production operations.

Ensure all equipment functions optimally and coordinate maintenance as needed.

• Maintain a clean organised and safe production environment.
• Report facility or equipment issues promptly to Maintenance or Management.

Track production KPIs such as throughput accuracy waste downtime and labour productivity.

• Generate daily weekly and monthly production reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including workflow optimisation process enhancements and automation opportunities.
• Ensure accurate documentation relating to traceability production logs and compliance.

Achieve order fulfilment accuracy and on-time dispatch.

• Maintain production throughput and workflow efficiency.
• Manage labour cost versus budget and productivity per hour.
• Minimise waste and shrink levels.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and audit standards.
• Monitor staff performance retention and attendance.
• Maximise equipment uptime and reduce downtime.

Operate in a cold-chain environment with extended periods of standing and movement.

• Work early mornings late shifts weekends or public holidays as required during peak periods.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced demanding operational setting.

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Employment Type

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Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1