Production Controller – Animal Feeds

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Production Controller – Animal Feeds Job Opportunity | Pietermaritzburg | Permanent Position

Production Controller – Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)

A leading agricultural services company is currently recruiting for a Production Controller – Animal Feeds to join its operations team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This permanent opportunity is ideal for experienced manufacturing professionals with a strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and food safety standards.

Reference Number

AO-2382

Location

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Type

Permanent

Work Level

Junior Management

Salary

Market Related

Employment Equity

Yes

Closing Date

19 June 2026

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will assist the Production and Operations Manager in streamlining the overall production process, ensuring efficient plant operations, maintaining quality standards, and supporting food safety compliance within the animal feeds manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Production Operator in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience within the Animal Feeds industry will be advantageous
  • Computer literacy
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete daily pre-shift inspections
  • Ensure adherence to production schedules and priorities
  • Oversee production formulas and hand additions
  • Report mechanical and electrical breakdowns and implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate shift rotations to maintain continuous production
  • Monitor raw material quality and compliance standards
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies
  • Manage quality control and critical control points according to HACCP requirements
  • Monitor food safety risks including QCPs, CPs, and CCPs
  • Support employee performance management and training initiatives
  • Assist with disciplinary processes where required

Technical Knowledge and Competencies

  • Knowledge of manufacturing and production processes
  • Understanding of production planning systems
  • Mechanical awareness and troubleshooting skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Understanding of food safety and quality management systems
  • HACCP knowledge will be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Assertive and confident decision-making ability
  • Results-driven approach
  • Ability to work shifts
  • Good communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure

Why Apply?

This role offers an opportunity to build a career within a respected agricultural and manufacturing environment while contributing to production efficiency, food safety compliance, and operational excellence.

Application Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants should note that personal information will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the employer’s HR Processing Notice.

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