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Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER â FOOD PROCESSING ( FMCG )
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Limpopo, South Africa
OPERATIONS MANAGER – FOOD PROCESSING (FMCG)
Recruiter:
Farm Manager SA
Job Ref:
FM002534/FM
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Limpopo, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Limpopo area – Limpopo: A leading and established operation within the fresh produce and value-added processing sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a high-performance processing facility.
This is a senior role suited to a results-driven, commercially minded professional with strong experience in production, supply chain, quality control, and team leadership within a food processing or FMCG environment.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Operations, Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or similar
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in food processing / manufacturing / FMCG
- Strong experience in:
- Production planning & operations
- Supply chain and procurement
- Quality control systems
- Financial and cost management
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
KEY FOCUS AREAS
- Full responsibility for production and processing operations
- Overseeing procurement, inventory, and supply chain efficiency
- Driving quality assurance and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO)
- Managing financial performance, budgets, and cost control
- Leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams
- Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance
PROFILE
- We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Operationally strong and commercially aware
- A natural leader with the ability to drive performance
- Detail-focused with a commitment to quality and efficiency
- Able to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Solutions-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
