Reporting to: Factory Manager

Location: Johannesburg

About the Libstar Wet Condiments Category

The Wet Condiments Category is part of the Libstar Ambient Products Category, with business sites located in Montagu, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. We operate within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving innovation, fostering growth, and creating a supportive, inclusive work environment. As part of the broader Libstar team, our goal is to grow our food brands and category solutions in a sustainable and profitable manner. We prioritize building strong relationships with our customers and aim to be South Africa’s leading producer and distributor of high-quality products and brands. To achieve this, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and well-being.

Purpose of the Role

Retailer Brands is a leading FMCG manufacturer of high-quality dry goods and baking aids, dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the food industry. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, we pride ourselves on delivering premium products that meet the evolving needs of our clients while upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

The Production Manager is primarily responsible and managing all aspects of the production process, including workflow. Furthermore, ensuring that quality and safety standards with the processing and packaging are adhered to. The incumbent is responsible for people management including the provision of leadership, direction and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the food production operations of the company, ensuring that health, sanitation and quality standards of the company and clients are met while adhering to legislative and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate shifts, arrange schedules and monitor performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goal
• Review production processes for efficiency and drive important initiatives
• Set production objectives and implement to achieve set targets
• Lead daily meetings on daily production schedule with Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Assign roles to production staff according to their competence and work demand when additional capacity plan is developed and maintained
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed according to prescribed procedures accurately and timeously.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• You will collaborate closely with the operations team, gaining valuable insights into FMCG manufacturing while contributing to tangible improvements in productivity and sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma in Food Science / Manufacturing / Business Administration – advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management roles in a production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and appropriate supporting programs (i.e cleaning, pest control, sanitation) is preferred
• Knowledge of ISO standards, including ISO22000 and ISO 9001 will be advantageous
• Analytical skills and production / FMCG background
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong people skills and knowledge or Industrial relations
• Strong on client relationships and strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a high-paced and unpredictable environment

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Focused, self-motivated and results driven
• Strong attention to detail with solid planning and organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Innovative with the drive to improve
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards
• Attention to detail
• Team player

You may occasionally be required to perform duties outside of your normal scope to meet operational needs.

Application

Please email your CV, outlining qualifications and experience, along with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered, to vacancies@dhfoods.co.za.

Application deadline: 12 March 2026
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

POPIA Compliance – In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), Retailer Brands processes personal information lawfully and transparently. Please review our HR Processing Notice on www.libstar.co.za/legal or request a printed copy from the HR Department before submitting your application.

NOTE:
To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/.