Job Title
Assistant Production Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
5 years
Salary
R10000 to R19999
Job Published
20 March 2026
Job Reference No.
184510334

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Production Operations

  • Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities.
  • Ensure production schedules are followed to meet customer order deadlines.
  • Monitor production output and adjust workflows to improve efficiency.
  • Support the coordination of raw materials, packaging materials, and production resources.
  • Assist in managing production lines for seasoning blends, flavour compounds, and related products.

Quality & Food Safety Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as FSSC 22000, GMP, and food manufacturing regulations.
  • Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain product specifications and standards.
  • Assist with internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Ensure proper documentation of batch records and production logs.

Inventory & Raw Material Management

  • Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure raw materials are available for production.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate production records and reports.
  • Monitor key production metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and waste.
  • Provide production updates to the Production Manager and senior management.

Draw monthly production reports

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Education

  • Diploma or Degree in:
    • Food Science
    • Food Technology
    • Production Management
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Operations Management
      or a related field.

Experience

  • 3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food processing.
  • Experience in seasoning, spice blending, or flavour manufacturing is an advantage.

Experience in a B2B food manufacturing environment preferred.

 

Interested?

Key Skills

  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Process production on Pastel
  • Food safety compliance (FSSC22000 / GMP)
  • Staff supervision and team leadership
  • Problem-solving and process improvement
  • Quality control and batch management
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing and processing facility
  • Exposure to spices, seasonings, and food flavour ingredients
  • May require standing for extended periods and supervising factory operations

Skills

Industries