Job Title: Operations Manager – Aquaculture/Pet feed manufacturing
Location: Hermanus, Western Cape
Reports To: Managing Director
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager will oversee and coordinate all operational activities at the aquaculture and pet feed manufacturing facility. This includes managing the production and maintenance departments, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production in a volume and time-sensitive environment. The role requires both technical and production experience to drive operational excellence and meet customer demands. The factory extrudes high quality feeds aligned with Global standards and needs specific attention to quality of the finished product.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the feed production and maintenance departments.
- Plan and monitor production schedules to meet volume, quality, and delivery targets.
- Ensure optimal use of resources to maximise efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programmes for all machinery and
equipment.
- Coordinate and lead problem-solving for technical and operational issues.
- Monitor production metrics and report on performance against targets.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Lead and develop operational teams through training, mentoring, and performance
management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce
costs.
- Liaise with procurement, quality assurance, logistics, and other departments to ensure
smooth operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, production management, or related
field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in feed, food,
or related industries.
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Experience on high quality extrusion processes.
- Proven track record in managing production in a high-volume, deadline-driven
environment.
- Experience managing maintenance teams and production teams.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work effectively.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in production planning and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is
advantageous.
Working Conditions and future prospects:
- Based in the Hermanus Area at the manufacturing facility.
- Requires flexibility to work outside normal hours during production peaks or in case
of operational issues.
- SAF is a medium size operation with expansion and growth opportunities.
- The successful candidate must show potential for future development and growth
within the organisation, over time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R1,00 - R9 999,00 per month
Education:
- Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- Operations: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
