Factory Manager, Louis Trichardt

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 / Matric certificate

3+ years’ management experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or a related production environment

Proven experience leading production teams directly on the factory floor

Strong people leadership and performance management capability

Experience managing operational targets including production output, quality, yield, and waste

Ability to enforce discipline, SOPs, and operational standards consistently

ERP system experience with daily operational usage

Willingness to relocate to Louis Trichardt

Valid driver’s licence

Strongly Preferred

Relevant technical, engineering, production, or manufacturing qualification

Experience with ERPNext or similar modern ERP systems

Exposure to digital shop-floor systems, automated reporting, or operational technology tools

Labour relations, CCMA, and IR experience

Proven track record of improving team performance and operational efficiency

Experience with continuous packaging equipment or FFS machinery

Experience within a lean manufacturing or growth‑stage business environment

Key Responsibilities Production&Operational Management

Oversee the full day‑to‑day operation of the factory site

Ensure production targets, quality standards, yield, and operational KPIs are achieved

Manage production scheduling and workforce planning according to operational demand

Monitor and drive operational efficiency, waste reduction, and OEE performance

Ensure accurate daily production and stock capturing on ERP systems

Team Leadership&Accountability

Lead, coach, and manage supervisors, foremen, quality controllers, stores, dispatch, and production teams

Drive accountability, performance management, and operational discipline across the site

Conduct performance discussions, training, coaching, and employee development

Maintain high standards of punctuality, safety, housekeeping, and workplace conduct

Dispatch&Logistics Coordination

Oversee daily dispatch operations, including early morning dispatch processes

Support dispatch teams with escalation management and operational problem‑solving

Coordinate fleet return processes and daily operational handovers

Quality, Safety&Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety standards

Enforce SOP adherence and operational controls across all departments

Maintain audit readiness and ensure site compliance standards are consistently met

Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate maintenance requirements with engineering and maintenance teams

Escalate equipment issues and verify operational readiness following repairs or maintenance work

Reporting&Administration

Deliver weekly operational scorecards and KPI reporting

Participate in weekly operational review meetingsApprove timesheets and leave requests for site employees

Maintain operational records required for audits and reporting purposes

Success in the role will be measured against:

Production output

Yield and waste reduction

OEE performance

Quality and safety compliance

Attendance and workforce discipline

Dispatch performance

Site audit results

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