Manufacturing

Process Manager

Woodlands Dairy·Eastern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
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Job Description

  • We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Process Manager to provide operational leadership and drive manufacturing excellence across our liquid processing operations. The successful candidate will focus on operational performance, process optimisation, people development, cost management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead safe, efficient and cost-effective liquid processing operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, reliability, efficiency and waste reduction.
  • Improve product yields and reduce process losses.
  • Manage departmental OPEX and contribute to CAPEX planning.
  • Lead and support manufacturing projects, plant upgrades and operational readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, regulatory and company standards.
  • Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching and talent development.
  • Collaborate across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering.
  • 7 to 10 years' experience in dairy, food, beverage, FMCG or a similar process manufacturing environment.
  • At least 5 years' leadership/management experience within manufacturing operations.
  • Proven experience in continuous improvement, budget management, yield improvement, waste reduction and cost optimisation.
  • Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous

  • Postgraduate qualification in Manufacturing, Operations, Business or Project Management.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.
  • Exposure to manufacturing expansion projects and technology implementation.

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

Woodlands Dairy

Location

Eastern Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 9, 2026

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