The posting
Operations Manager
Responsibilities
Production Management
- Oversee and coordinate all activities in the main plant and cold store.
- Set, plan, and monitor daily production goals.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
- Supervise and motivate staff; manage absenteeism and performance.
- Control issuing of raw materials and ensure proper labelling and dispatch.
- Enforce hygiene, housekeeping, temperature control, and safety protocols.
- Manage machinery maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Reduce waste, control costs, and improve productivity.
- Liaise with management, sales, logistics, and other departments.
- Participate in product development and continuous improvement.
- Handle administrative tasks and production reporting.
- Support recruitment, training, and staff evaluations.
Financial Controls
- Monitor product costing and control expenses.
- Review financial documents and enforce financial procedures.
- Implement profitability improvement measures.
Quality, Food Safety & Health/Safety
- Enforce food safety, quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Stock Control
- Manage stock levels, rotation, and availability of raw materials.
- Coordinate and verify monthly stocktaking.
- Order consumables and packaging materials on time.
Meetings & Reporting
- Lead weekly management meetings.
- Report to Operations Director regularly.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Afrikaans & English
- Strong mathematical ability
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a warehouse or production environment
- Operational agility and ability to work under pressure



