Production Manager

Were looking for a commercially minded Product Manager to join a growing South African food brand thats all about bold flavours quality products and creating sauces and condiments customers genuinely love.

If youre someone who can spot a market opportunity turn an idea into a product and then make sure it performs commercially we want to hear from you!

• Own and develop the product roadmap from big ideas to products on the shelf.
  
• Keep an eye on market trends customer needs and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
  
• Drive new product development from concept through to launch.
  
• Manage product positioning pricing packaging and lifecycle strategies.
  
• Coordinate with suppliers manufacturers packaging partners and internal teams to get products launch-ready.
  
• Make sure products meet quality compliance and food safety standards.
  
• Analyse sales margins profitability and product performance and turn the numbers into actionable insights.
  
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain on forecasting and inventory planning.
  
• Support retail listings launches and promotional campaigns.
  
• Listen to customer feedback and turn it into better products and experiences.
  
• Partner with Marketing Sales Operations and Finance to keep everyone moving in the same direction.
  
• Present product performance opportunities and recommendations to leadership.
  
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and other external partners.
  
• Bring fresh ideas and innovation to the product portfolio.
  

Youll be measured by your ability to:

• Deliver successful product launches on time and within budget.
  
• Grow revenue and margins across the product portfolio.
  
• Drive product performance and customer adoption.
  
• Keep a strong innovation pipeline moving.
  
• Improve customer satisfaction and retention.
  
• Manage the product lifecycle efficiently from idea to launch to growth.
  

• A Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing Product Management Food Science or a related field.
  
• 35 years experience in Product Management Brand Management or FMCG.
  
• Experience in food beverage retail or consumer goods will be advantageous.
  
• Strong commercial and analytical ability.
  
• Proven experience managing product launches and go-to-market strategies.
  
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• A strategic thinker who can also get stuck into the detail.
  
• A customer-focused commercially aware and solutions-driven mindset.
  
• Someone who brings creativity innovation and energy to the table.
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.