PACKAGING MANAGER

SUMMARY:
PACKAGING MANAGER

POSITION INFO:

NOW HIRING: PACKAGING MANAGER

Location: Bloemfontein
Salary: Market Related (TBD)
Position Type: Permanent

Position Overview:

A leading manufacturing and milling company is seeking an experienced Packaging Manager to oversee and optimise all packaging operations within a high-performance production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality compliance, and smooth coordination between production, machinery, and logistics functions.

Requirements:
• National Senior Certificate or NQF 4 equivalent
• Relevant qualification in Packaging or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years extensive packaging experience in the grain milling industry
• Experience with automated packaging machines and robotics in a grain milling environment
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport

Computer Skills:
• Good computer literacy required

Key Skills:
• Strong resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail
• Results-driven mindset
• Operations coordination ability
• Structured and calm approach to challenges

Key Responsibilities (KPIs):
• Manage ISO 22000 and HACCP compliance standards
• Plan preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production and logistics planning
• Optimise packaging processes through effective use of staff and machinery
• Ensure packaging standards meet company and customer requirements
• Manage inventory of finished goods and packaging materials
• Achieve and maintain packaging production targets