# Production Manager

> Proactive Talent Solutions · Belle Rose, Mauritius · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

To lead and manage end-to-end beverage production operations within a Manufacturing and FMCG environment, ensuring operational efficiency, consistent product quality, safety compliance, and cost control, while aligning production with business demand and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

**What you will be doing:**

-   Lead and oversee daily production operations to deliver against volume, quality and cost targets.
-   Overview production plans aligned with demand forecasts and supply chain requirements.
-   Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, FSSC and internal quality standards across all production lines.
-   Drive operational excellence by improving OEE, reducing downtime and eliminating waste.
-   Lead, coach and develop production teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
-   Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and optimal plant performance.
-   Drive cost efficiency through effective utilisation of labour, materials and utilities.
-   Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and promote a strong safety culture.
-   Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes.
-   Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial) to ensure seamless execution across the value chain.

**Key Competencies:**

**Managerial Competencies**

-   Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
-   Decision-Making & Risk Management
-   Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills
-   Financial & Business Acumen
-   Operational Excellence
-   Performance & Results Management
-   Resilience & Personal Effectiveness
-   Strategic Problem Solving
-   Team Development & Coaching
-   Visionary Leadership & Strategic Direction

**Functional & Technical Competencies (FMCG / Beverage Production)**

-   Production Planning & Line Optimisation
-   OEE Management & Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)
-   Food Safety & Quality Systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC)
-   High-speed Bottling / Packaging Line Management
-   Cost Control & Waste Reduction in FMCG operations
-   Maintenance Coordination & Asset Reliability
-   Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance (HSE)
-   Data-Driven Decision Making & Root Cause Analysis
-   Supply Chain Integration & Demand Alignment
-   Digital Manufacturing Systems (ERP / MES awareness

**Key Performance Indicators**

-   Production volume vs plan
-   OEE and line efficiency
-   Yield and wastage reduction
-   Downtime and equipment reliability
-   Cost per unit and budget adherence
-   Food safety and quality compliance
-   Safety performance (incidents, LTIs)
-   Team engagement and capability development

## Requirements

**Qualifications & Experience:**

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science or related field.
-   5–10 years’ experience in FMCG, beverage or food manufacturing environment.
-   Strong knowledge of production processes, Lean manufacturing, GMP and HACCP systems.
-   Proven experience managing large teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

_We reserve the right:_ 

-   _To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview._ 
-   _Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate._

## Apply

[Apply at Proactive Talent Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/proactive-talent-solutions/j/2234CD034F/apply)

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