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Junior Production Manager – Liquid Soap Manufacturing

Are you an experienced production professional with a background in liquid soap or detergent manufacturing and ready for your next career move?Our client, a well-established FMCG manufacturer, is looking for a Junior Production Manager to take ownership of day-to-day production activities and help drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within their manufacturing operation.This role would suit someone currently working as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Assistant Production Manager who has strong technical knowledge and is ready to grow into a broader production leadership position.

Permanent South Africa - KwaZulu Natal, Ugu - Ray Nkonyeni (Port Shepstone / Margate) Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor
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What you will be responsible for:

  • Managing and improving liquid soap and detergent production processes.
  • Ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
  • Leading, supporting, and developing production teams.
  • Monitoring production performance, waste, downtime, and process improvements.
  • Working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.
  • Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

 

What we are looking for:

  • A Degree, BTech, or relevant qualification in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in liquid soap, liquid detergent, dishwashing liquid, or homecare manufacturing.
  • Experience working with ISO 9001 quality systems and GMP principles.
  • Previous experience leading or supervising production teams.
  • A hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.

 
Experience in formulation, batching, blending, Lean Manufacturing, or new product development will be advantageous.

If you are ready to step into a role where you can make an impact and grow your production management career, we would like to hear from you.

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