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Operations Manager

Port Elizabeth, South AfricaFull-time2026-09-01 → 2026-11-11

Core

Coordinates bakery plant activities to meet performance, quality, EHS, and sustainability standards while optimizing costs and service levels.

Role type

Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

Food products in a bakery manufacturing environment

Domain

Food & Beverage / Manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing operations management, Cost optimization, Food safety compliance, Labor management, Production efficiency analysis, Safety regulation knowledge, Employee relations, Data analysis, Process improvement, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Tertiary qualification in Ops/Production/Engineering Management, Knowledge of quality assurance systems, Computer literacy (Access, MS Office)

Responsibilities

Optimize manufacturing overhead costs and production efficiencies, Ensure food safety and occupational safety standards are met, Manage staffing levels and direct supervisory staff, Analyze production line reports and downtime, Prepare weekly performance reports, Identify opportunities to improve production processes

Seniority

Manager, 3+ years at managerial level