Production Manager in Atlantis

Recruitment Legends is recruiting a Production Manager for a food manufacturing facility in Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape. The permanent role oversees daily production operations and plant teams, and the original listing gives an application closing date of 25 December 2026. The salary shown in the original listing is R1 000.00 Per Month, exactly as stated there; please confirm the pay in the original advert before applying, as that figure looks like a placeholder.

About the company and the work

Recruitment Legends is the recruitment agency named in the original listing. The client operates in the food manufacturing sector, with a facility in Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape, where food processing, process safety, food quality standards and yield control are central to production.

Role details and duties

• Oversee daily production operations, lead plant teams and optimise output
• Confirm start-up readiness across staff, equipment and lines to launch shift plans on time
• Track yield performance by batch and shift to maximise raw material recovery, investigating variances
• Validate line capacity, labour availability and production sequences against raw material inputs
• Enforce standard operating procedures, issue shift instructions and collaborate with Quality Assurance
• Act as business owner for production management software (Marel/Innova), ensuring data integrity
• Maintain product traceability from raw materials to finished goods, verifying batch details and labels
• Lead, coach and manage supervisors and shift teams on attendance, conduct, performance and safety

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• A minimum of five years of experience in a production management role within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and inventory control
• Hands-on experience with production management systems, and high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership ability, analytical problem-solving skills and sound decision-making under pressure
• Flexibility to work outside core Monday to Friday hours (08h00 to 17h30) to meet operational requirements
• Prior experience in the protein sector (such as fish, meat or dairy) where yield control is critical, advantageous
• Experience with Marel/Innova production management software, preferred
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production, Supply Chain or Operations Management, advantageous

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Highlight production management experience in FMCG or manufacturing
• Show yield, planning, scheduling and inventory control examples
• Mention Marel/Innova and protein sector experience if you have it
• Be clear about flexibility for hours outside the core working day

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 25 December 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the employer’s process.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. The salary figure above is reproduced exactly as stated in the original listing and should be confirmed there. Confirm the final duties, location and terms in the original advert before you apply.

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