Senior Production Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading premium consumer goods manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager with strong experience in FMCG production management, production planning, and factory operations to join their team in Cape Town. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining high quality standards, and driving efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in linking senior production leadership with operational teams while ensuring stable, disciplined, and high-performing production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and control daily production operations to ensure output targets and production schedules are achieved.
• Manage production planning and control to maintain stable execution and respond effectively to operational disruptions.
• Drive stock control discipline to prevent shortages, losses, and production stoppages.
• Maintain strict quality standards by embedding quality control practices within daily production processes.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards while promoting a safe working environment.
• Manage team performance and conduct while developing accountability and operational capability within the workforce.
• Implement and maintain factory organisation standards, including 5S and visual management systems.
• Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Ensure accurate use and governance of ERP production systems, including production confirmations, stock movements, and reporting.
• Provide regular production performance reporting to management, highlighting risks and operational improvements.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years’ experience in a production or manufacturing management role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience managing production planning, scheduling, and shop-floor operations.
• Strong knowledge of stock control processes and production-to-warehouse material flow.
• Experience working with ERP systems for production management and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and driving performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, reporting, and operational management skills.