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Hire Resolve


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

A rapidly growing leading provider in the food production and distribution industry is seeking a visionary and commercially minded Chief Operating Officer (COO) to spearhead its operational strategies.

If you are a high-performing executive with a proven track record of optimizing supply chains driving financial performance and leading large-scale operations within the food sector this is your next definitive career move.

Key Responsibilities

As the Chief Operating Officer you will work closely with the executive team to translate corporate strategy into operational execution ensuring maximum efficiency quality and profitability across the board.

  • Operational Leadership: Provide strategic direction to all operational departments including production supply chain logistics quality assurance and facilities management.

  • Financial and Resource Management: Exercise strong financial acumen to manage budgets analyze variances optimize cost structures and drive bottom-line profitability.

  • Process Optimization: Implement lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles to eliminate waste improve yields and maximize capacity utilization.

  • Compliance and Food Safety: Ensure all manufacturing facilities strictly adhere to local and international food safety standards regulations and quality protocols.

  • Team Development: Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring coaching and developing departmental managers and operational teams.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this elite executive role you must meet the following mandatory criteria:

  • Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Operations Management with a significant portion spent in a formal Executive Management role.

  • Industry Expertise: Proven hands-on experience within the food manufacturing/processing industry is absolutely essential.

  • Financial Skills: Exceptionally strong financial acumen with verified experience managing robust PandL statements capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational budgets.

  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Engineering or a related field. An MBA is highly beneficial and will be viewed advantageously.

Your Next Step

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role tailored specifically to the successful candidates depth of executive experience and industry expertise.

If you are ready to drive operational excellence and take your executive career to the next level lets connect.

To Apply:

  • Contact: Reach out directly to Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or connect with him on LinkedIn.

  • Email: Send your tailored CV to

  • Web: Visit the Hire Resolve website at to explore more.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. We look forward to partnering with you in your professional journey.

Package & Remuneration
R- Rper annum
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