03/02/2026
📣WE'RE HIRING!📌
Vacancy: Production Manager
Location: Durban (Prince Street)
About us
Saint Giles is a purpose-driven non-profit creating meaningful work and services for persons with disabilities.
Employment Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead and expand Saint
Giles’ packing operations (dry foods/goods and pharmaceutical). In this hands-on
leadership role, you will oversee day-to-day production delivery, ensure customer
requirements are met for quality, safety and service and drive continuous
improvement and growth.
What we offer
• Broad portfolio, with learning and upskilling opportunities
• The chance to make a tangible impact every day
• A values-based culture
• Appropriate NGO-aligned remuneration, with a guaranteed annual 13th cheque
What You Will Be Doing
• Plan, schedule and oversee production in line with customer orders, capacity and
workforce availability.
• Set and monitor productivity and efficiency targets; ensure effective allocation of
employees and equipment.
• Optimise workshop layout and workflow to improve throughput, quality and cost
efficiency.
• Develop and manage the Production Department budget; provide
monthly/quarterly/annual performance reporting and statistical data.
• Ensure all customer objectives are consistently met (service, quality and
administrative requirements).
• Drive the expansion and development of new work opportunities, including
supporting customer engagement and pricing input where required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards, including
HACCP requirements.
• Chair the SHEQ Committee and attend the Worker Committee in line with legal
compliance, ensuring corrective actions and labour matters are addressed.
• Oversee quality control and health & safety systems in collaboration with the QA
& Document Controller and SHE Officer.
• Create and implement a maintenance plan schedule for production equipment
and property at Head Office.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams, conduct appraisals
and implement training/development plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects and innovation
in processes, packaging and workforce utilisation.
Minimum Requirements
• Diploma in Production/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business
Administration or equivalent.
• 5–8 years’ production management experience (preferably food packing/FMCG),
with 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience managing large teams in a structured, compliance-driven
environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO22000), occupational
health and safety and labour legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/accounting systems; strong report writing and
data analysis capability.
The Skills That Will Make You Successful
• Production planning and process optimisation
• Budgeting, cost control and performance reporting
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Strong planning, attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure
• Stakeholder engagement and customer focus
• People leadership and a inclusive culture approach
How to apply
Email your CV to [email protected] with subject line “Production
Manager – Your Name”
Closing date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Equity & Inclusion
Saint Giles is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
POPIA
By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for
recruitment purposes in line with POPIA. Data will be securely stored and only used for this vacancy.
