Production Manager – Food and Beverage Processing Unit (X1)

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Overseeing and coordinating all production processes to ensure efficient operations and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Managing production schedules, inventory levels, and raw material sourcing to align with demand forecasts.
Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as HACCP and GMP.
Collaborating with R&D and quality assurance teams on product development, testing, and process improvements.
Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing production team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Monitoring production costs and optimizing resource allocation to drive cost efficiencies.
Ensuring adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures and GMP principles.
Conducting regular assessments of production procedures, process flows, and equipment functionality, in collaboration with technicians and the Quality department.
Providing comprehensive leadership in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the production function to meet operational goals.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.