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Production Manager FMCG
Job Location:
Job Location:
Polokwane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Intro
Production Manager - FMCG - Polokwane LP Limpopo
PRODUCTION MANAGER EXTRACTION PLANT
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead production operations within a continuous-process Manufacturing environment ideally within a Soya Solvent Extraction or Edible Oil plant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe efficient and cost-effective production while driving plant performance quality yield reliability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily production activities and plant operations
Drive production targets efficiency plant utilisation and yield
Manage production quality and ensure compliance with required standards
Lead and develop production teams
Drive plant reliability maintenance coordination and asset performance
Manage production costs waste and resource utilisation
Ensure strong SHERQ food safety and process safety compliance
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Monitor performance through production KPIs and take corrective action
Manage operational risks and support effective problem-solving/RCA
Minimum Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years experience in continuous process manufacturing process plant operations or a similar production environment
Minimum 3 years experience in a Production Management Production Superintendent Plant Management Operations Management or similar supervisory/leadership role
Experience managing production within a manufacturing or process plant environment
Strong knowledge of plant operations production processes and continuous manufacturing
Industry Experience
Direct experience in the following environments will be highly relevant:
Soya / soybean processing
Soya solvent extraction
Solvent extraction
Edible oil manufacturing
Vegetable oil processing
Oilseed processing
Extraction plants
Candidates with experience in closely related continuous-process industries may also be considered including:
Chemical processing
Agro-processing
Food processing
Other hazardous or highly regulated process manufacturing environments
Key Technical Exposure
Experience with some or most of the following will be advantageous:
Solvent extraction processes
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Production planning and scheduling
Preventative and predictive maintenance
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Budget and cost control
HIRA / Risk Assessment
ERP systems
Production KPIs yield and plant efficiency
Package
Salary: Open to discussion competitive market-related rates
Location: Mokopane Limpopo
If you feel your experience aligns with the above and you are open to exploring the opportunity please send through your updated CV with salary expectations to or let us know when you would be available for a call to discuss.
PRODUCTION MANAGER EXTRACTION PLANT
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead production operations within a continuous-process Manufacturing environment ideally within a Soya Solvent Extraction or Edible Oil plant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe efficient and cost-effective production while driving plant performance quality yield reliability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily production activities and plant operations
Drive production targets efficiency plant utilisation and yield
Manage production quality and ensure compliance with required standards
Lead and develop production teams
Drive plant reliability maintenance coordination and asset performance
Manage production costs waste and resource utilisation
Ensure strong SHERQ food safety and process safety compliance
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Monitor performance through production KPIs and take corrective action
Manage operational risks and support effective problem-solving/RCA
Minimum Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years experience in continuous process manufacturing process plant operations or a similar production environment
Minimum 3 years experience in a Production Management Production Superintendent Plant Management Operations Management or similar supervisory/leadership role
Experience managing production within a manufacturing or process plant environment
Strong knowledge of plant operations production processes and continuous manufacturing
Industry Experience
Direct experience in the following environments will be highly relevant:
Soya / soybean processing
Soya solvent extraction
Solvent extraction
Edible oil manufacturing
Vegetable oil processing
Oilseed processing
Extraction plants
Candidates with experience in closely related continuous-process industries may also be considered including:
Chemical processing
Agro-processing
Food processing
Other hazardous or highly regulated process manufacturing environments
Key Technical Exposure
Experience with some or most of the following will be advantageous:
Solvent extraction processes
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Production planning and scheduling
Preventative and predictive maintenance
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Budget and cost control
HIRA / Risk Assessment
ERP systems
Production KPIs yield and plant efficiency
Package
Salary: Open to discussion competitive market-related rates
Location: Mokopane Limpopo
If you feel your experience aligns with the above and you are open to exploring the opportunity please send through your updated CV with salary expectations to or let us know when you would be available for a call to discuss.
Job Specification
See above
Offer
Monthly Salary: Market related
Required Experience:
Manager
