Summary of Job
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the
production process to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves
managing production schedules, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and
driving continuous improvement to meet organizational goals. The role is critical
in coordinating with other departments to achieve optimal production output
while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

General Management:
• Develop and implement production plans to meet sales and distribution
requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Lead daily team meetings to align on targets and address operational
issues.

Production Overview:
• Ensure daily production targets are met and manage deviations promptly.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and address any identified issues.
• Oversee inventory levels and manage procurement in line with demand
forecasts.
• To understand and monitor yields in line with the SOP.

Staff Supervision and Development:
• Directly supervise production staff, providing coaching and guidance to
enhance performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or
development programs as needed.
• Foster a safe and motivated work environment.

Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations in the production
environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits and implement corrective actions for any
discrepancies.

Equipment Maintenance:
• Monitor production equipment to ensure it is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and address repairs promptly.

Reporting and Metrics:
• Track and analyse production metrics to optimize efficiency and identify
areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to senior
management.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet sales and distribution
requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Lead daily team meetings to align on targets and address operational
issues.

Production Overview:
• Ensure daily production targets are met and manage deviations promptly.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and address any identified issues.
• Oversee inventory levels and manage procurement in line with demand
forecasts.
• To understand and monitor yields in line with the SOP.

Staff Supervision and Development:
• Directly supervise production staff, providing coaching and guidance to
enhance performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or
development programs as needed.
• Foster a safe and motivated work environment.

Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations in the production
environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits and implement corrective actions for any
discrepancies.

Equipment Maintenance:
• Monitor production equipment to ensure it is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and address repairs promptly.

Reporting and Metrics:
• Track and analyse production metrics to optimize efficiency and identify
areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to senior
management.

Qualifications & Experience:
1. Matric
2. Relevant tertiary qualification
3. Proven work experience within the industry
4. Strong leadership and supervisory skills
5. Poultry knowledge
6. Food safety and quality control
7. Processing Equipment
8. Health and Safety regulations
9. Inventory Management
10. Production Scheduling
11. Cold chain knowledge