Operations Manager

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