Plant Manager

What youll be responsible for:

• Managing end-to-end plant operations across production and bottling
• Driving volume, efficiency, quality, and waste-reduction targets
• Leading production teams, supervisors, and shift structures
• Partnering closely with maintenance to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Overseeing production planning, staffing, and resource allocation
• Driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and operational standards
• Monitoring plant performance metrics and implementing process improvements

What were looking for:

• Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• Minimum 8 years FMCG manufacturing experience
• At least 3 years in a plant leadership role
• Beverage and bottling experience is absolutely essential
• Strong understanding of plant operations, production processes, and quality systems
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance
• Experience working closely with maintenance and driving plant efficiency

Youll stand out if you:

• Thrive in a fast-paced production environment
• Lead from the floor, not just the office
• Are highly operational, commercially aware, and performance-driven
• Know how to build accountability and strong production culture
• Have a continuous improvement mindset with strong execution ability

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to join a business in strong growth mode where your impact on production performance, plant culture, and operational efficiency will be highly visible and business-critical.