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Job Type: Contract (Intention of Permanent)

Location: Cape Town

Moonsport is an integrated sports agency with a deep connection to film making. We’re looking for an experienced and solutions-driven Head of Production to lead our production department.

This role is accountable for high-level client communication, delivery of production solutions, managing timelines, financial control, and ensuring the environment is conducive to industry-leading work. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of internal staff, external suppliers, and serve as the bridge between creative ambition and operational delivery.

The ideal candidate is an experienced production lead with sharp film making instincts, calm under pressure, and able to turn chaos into clarity across multiple projects at once.

At Moonsport we are exposed to following in the global world of sports:

• TVCs & Branded Content
• Documentaries
• Reality TV

In the context of the above, we need someone who knows what it takes to make magic, manage client expectations, keep the admin standardised, and keep a crew smiling no matter the timeline, budget, or territory.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Client Communication & Relationship Management
• Act as the senior production point-of-contact for clients, ensuring alignment, confidence, and clarity throughout each phase of a project
• Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders and guide them through the production process with transparency and assurance
• Represent production in internal and external meetings, supporting pitches, treatments, and strategic input
• Production Solution & Scheduling
• Lead the development of fit-for-purpose production solutions across all briefs while balancing creativity, practicality, and budget
• Oversee production scheduling from pre-production to post, ensuring efficiency and resource optimisation
• Maintain oversight of multiple timelines, troubleshoot roadblocks, and ensure the right teams are in place at the right time
• Budget Creation & Forecasting
• Build accurate, scalable production budgets that reflect creative ambition, risk tolerance, and high delivery standards in line with company policies
• Packaging the respective budgets and coverletter for the relevant solutions
• Forecast production department revenue, resource needs, and cost structures in partnership with Executive Producers when required.
• Own rate cards, high-level supplier negotiations, and contracting
• Quality Control & Obstacle Resolution
• Ensure consistent quality of output across all deliverables, from high-end TVCs, agile digital content, and multi-touchpoint narrative formats
• Proactively identify and resolve production challenges before they impact timelines, quality, or client satisfaction
• Lead risk management protocols and ensure safety, legal, and compliance standards are upheld at all times
• Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)
• Lead and mentor Moonsport’s team and freelance crew when relevant
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the department
• Champion the development of production processes, systems, and documentation that scale with the agency
• Foster a culture of accountability, resourcefulness, and excellence within the production team

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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SUMMARY :

Senior Production Manager- Luxury Sector

Responsible foroverseeing the production process and ensuring that products are delivered on time, inexcellent, unmatched quality, and within budget.Wanting to grow and develop with the business

Responsibilities include :

• Lead the manufacturing function within the business
• Meet customer requirements, quality, and standards
• Full accountability for ensuring customer quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met
• Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing process
• Supervise staff, plan and approve production schedules, approve invoices, and manage budgets
• Planning and organizing : Planning production schedules, determining the resources required
• Managing resources : Ensuring that the required resources are available, including equipment, raw materials and facilities
• Quality control : Setting and enforcing quality standards, and monitoring productivity rates
• Health and safety : Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are always followed
• Cost control : Estimating costs and negotiating budgets with clients and managers
• Team management : Leading and motivating a team of production managers, team leaders, and assembly operators
• Continuous improvement : Identifying opportunities to improve processes to increase productivity and reduce costs
• Correct Manufacturing Systems implementation : Identifying the correct systems in place to improve accuracy in processes to increase productivity and quality
• Reporting : Producing production reports and collating and analysing data
• Liaising : Liaising with other departments and teams to ensure a smooth production process
• Strategic : Analyze the business, envision long-term goals, and develop plans to achieve those goals
• Degree or higher national diploma in a sector-specific discipline, Business Management
• Salary negotiable for the right candidate
• Reporting to the CEO

POSITION INFO :

Production Manager#JHB Northern #Luxury Brands

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of quality and safety? We are searching for an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to champion excellence across our Southern Africa Network (SAN) to be based in Johannesburg. In this critical role, you will spearhead our robust quality assurance program, ensuring unwavering compliance, managing emerging issues, and driving continuous improvement across all quality-related aspects.

Bring your expertise to an industry leader, where your contribution will resonate regionally and globally.

Key Challenges:

• Ensuring Quality Excellence Across The Network: Oversee detailed quality performance reporting, management reviews, and quality improvement initiatives in line with ISO 13485 requirements and international standards.

• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Implement, maintain, and assess policies and procedures to ensure the SAN QMS remains a best-in-class system.

• Managing Business Partnerships: Forge strong relationships with external business partners, ensuring supplier quality, 3PL onboarding, and aligned performance management.

• Risk and Change Control Management: Integrate quality risk principles and manage change control processes to address evolving needs and compliance requirements.

• Operational Quality Assurance Oversight: Be the guardian of logistics, product integrity, and system non-conformance while ensuring safety protocols and customer satisfaction.

• Compliance with Documentation and Processes:** Ensure seamless document management, SOP adherence, and effective record control across workflows.

This position involves strong cross-functional collaboration with both internal teams—spanning Supply Chain, Regulatory, Sales, Medical Affairs, and more—and key external stakeholders such as regulatory authorities, service providers, and government departments.

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and skilled leader with an exceptional background in quality assurance. You will bring:

• Qualifications & Experience: A postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) in a health sciences field and at least 10 years of experience in the commercial pharmaceutical or medical device industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a management position.

• Knowledge and Expertise: An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical sector, including regulations and commercial business management practices.

• Skills and Attributes: You excel at achieving results and fostering strategic agility. You navigate complex business landscapes with political savvy, build trusted relationships, and inspire collaboration across teams. Strong problem-solving, communication, and responsiveness define your leadership style.

• Flexibility: The ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

We value individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, possess a robust sense of accountability, and can seamlessly balance strategic initiatives with operational excellence.

This is your opportunity to take charge of quality assurance in a meaningful way, making a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, we’d love to welcome you on board!

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Fully Onsite
*Location: Midrand

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Industrial Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in optimizing industrial processes and advancing manufacturing efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze, design, and implement complex processes to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and safety across our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis: Lead the evaluation of existing manufacturing processes and systems to identify and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Process Design: Design and develop new processes or enhance existing ones to drive productivity and align with production goals.
• Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of process improvements, ensuring successful execution and integration into existing systems.
• Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex process-related issues, implementing corrective actions to mitigate operational disruptions.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, modifications, and improvements for reference and compliance.
• Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and maintenance to ensure the seamless integration and execution of process improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure that all processes adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Training: Deliver training and mentorship to staff on new processes and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Mapping: Create and maintain detailed process maps and flowcharts to visually represent workflows, interactions between tasks, inputs and outputs, roles and responsibilities, decision points, and information flow. Use process mapping to identify inefficiencies, standardize procedures, and improve overall process understanding and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process engineering or a related senior role. Experience in Telecommunications is advantageous
• Skills:
  • Expertise in process analysis, design, and optimization.
  • Advanced proficiency in process simulation and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB).
  • In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of industrial equipment, systems, and software related to process control and automation.

• Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, VISA and additional expat benefits apply!

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality radiators, dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence. With two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a solid reputation for delivering premium products globally, they are looking to expand their leadership team with skilled professionals who can drive operational success.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director – Radiator Manufacturing to oversee the full spectrum of our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production leadership, process optimization, and operational excellence within the radiator manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Leadership : Develop and execute operational strategies to ensure efficient, high-quality radiator manufacturing across all facilities.
• Production Oversight : Lead, coordinate, and optimize production processes to meet delivery timelines, cost targets, and product standards.
• Team Leadership : Direct and mentor production, engineering, and quality assurance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization : Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure strict adherence to quality management systems, including ISO standards, to maintain product excellence.
• Compliance & Safety : Guarantee compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the manufacturing operations.
• Reporting & Analysis : Oversee operational KPIs, analyze production data, and provide strategic insights to the executive leadership team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align operational capacity with market demand and innovation goals.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within radiator production .
• Proven expertise in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning software.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO standards preferred).
• Fluency in English.
• Multinational or cross-cultural work experience is an advantage.

Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information

Production Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa

Position: Senior Process Engineer - Pharma

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id: 618

# of Openings: 1

Senior Process Engineer -Pharma
Chicago, IL

Your Role at BSI
Our Process Engineers are responsible for designing safe and economic methods for clients to convert raw feed to modified products. The typical process industries in which we perform work include specialty chemicals, renewable chemicals, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products. We design manufacturing processes for efficiency, government regulations, and cost benefits.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Supervise site visits, walk downs, and site audits to gather field data on projects in pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and industries.
• Develop and provide discipline scope, deliverables, assumptions, and estimated budget for proposals.
• Supervise & create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Mass & Energy Balances (M&EBs).
• Developing Process Design Basis reports, Process Descriptions, and government compliance reports (e.g. air & water emissions).
• Supervise & perform equipment sizing, prepare equipment specifications, prepare bid evaluations, review shop drawings, and maintain equipment lists.
• Supervise & perform process calculations using BSI Spreadsheets & commercial software (e.g. PIPE-FLO).
• Supervise & perform process simulations in Aspen or similar software.
• Supervise & prepare process safety studies, relief calculations, Code review studies, Electrical Area Classification (EAC) reviews & drawings, and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
• Supervise & write process functional descriptions and operating procedures.
• Supervise, write, and perform factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs).
• Supervise & independently participate in construction support, startup, and commissioning efforts.
• Interface directly with clients, other design discipline counterparts, and project management.
• Adhere to discipline scope, schedules and costs including submission of change orders.
• Update forecast for all discipline staff on assigned projects.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide training sessions.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Strong with FDA regulations and GMP guidelines.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals in chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, material and energy balances, process unit operations and separations, reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and thermodynamics.
• Ability to visit project job sites to gather field information. Typical travel duration is up to 7 days and frequency is several times per year.
• 12 to 20 years of experience with at least 5 preferred in engineering consultancy.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Professional Engineer licensure strongly preferred.
• Strong in Process modeling software (e.g. Aspen Plus) and hydraulic modeling (e.g. PIPE-FLO).
• Knowledge of ASME BPE
• Knowledge of process validation and quality control
• Knowledge of NFPA Standards, specifically 30, 497, 499, and 654.

• Individualized Mentoring and Development program
• Tuition Reimbursement and support with continuing education
• Flexible Telecommuting Policy
• Paid Time for Charitable Efforts
• Competitive base salary, paid overtime, generous bonus programs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Stock and 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision

Our Values: BeInspiring BeInvested BeImproving BeInnovative BeImpactful BeInvolved BeIn Demand

Who We Are
Our Purpose: Creating Solutions, Improving Lives.BSI lives by the mantra“Serve the client, satisfy the employee”and we hold true to it in all aspects of our company. Our employees have consistently voted us a Top Workplace, commenting specifically on our dedication to company culture, employee appreciation, and employee well-being.

Founded in memory of a friend, BSI carries on the legacy of Bryan Speicher, who had a vision to create a company that gives back to its employees and community. Our founding president, Phil Beirne, helped cultivate this legacy, and Beirne & Speicher Inspired continues to grow and succeed. At the heart of it all, we are our people, and we are grateful that you are considering a career with BSI Engineering.

Are you a performance driven, seasoned Project Manager looking to move to the countryside, yet enjoy the challenge of pursuing a career in one of the world's leading refined food manufacturers? Then this is just the job for you! Click now to apply!

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the execution process to plan, lead and manage Capital Investment Projects, ensuring the successful delivery as defined within the business case.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ownership of project(s) business case and ensuring that the associated financial integrity is robust and aligned with the business strategic plan.
• Contract development and execution for 3rd parties to deliver turnkey installations, including the management of external contractors engaged to support project delivery.
• Exploring that all possible options for projects are rigorously analysed such that the alternatives are well understood.
• Selection and appointment of appropriate project teams, including 3rd parties.
• Lead, develop and motivate project teams for the lifecycle of the project.
• Development and management of a robust project schedule based on the stage-gate process to facilitate effective financial and commercial project management which creates and levers business value.
• Manage the adherence to corporate project governance procedures and processes to ensure that the appropriate management controls are in place and that projects are delivered according to plan.
• Ensuring that an appropriate risk management process is applied to guarantee that foreseeable significant risks are identified and managed.
• Implementation of an appropriate quality management system to ensure that all project outputs meet the key stakeholder requirements.
• Provide health and safety (H&S) leadership for the project team(s) and assume responsibility for all aspects of H&S associated with the project(s).

Minimum Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent (Engineering background preferred).
• Knowledge of industry standard contract forms.
• APMP Certificate in Project Management (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & and/or Construction Safety (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of capital process and system.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery.
• Ability/credibility to influence at the most senior levels, as well as work across a range of cultures & work levels.
• Business focus and understanding. Operational credibility.
• Have a track record in project delivery.
• Ability to build relationships, partner with businesses.
• Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrate the importance of safety, quality & teamwork
• Strong team leadership capabilities

A leading company in the red meat industry is looking for a Supervisor of a Manufacturing Plant with manufacturing plant/meat production experience to supervise the end-to-end production process, including filling, drying, packing, wrapping, and labelling of all boerewors/sausage, burgers, meatballs, and pets mince.

Production

• Responsible for boerewors/sausage production process.
• Develop, review, and implement efficient and effective procedures and processes to optimize production.
• Responsible for the delivery of product according to a set standard, at a reasonable cost and productivity.
• Stock control management (stock rotation).
• Ensure product meets all customer requirements, especially but not limited to product appearance, packing, and labelling.
• Oversee that hygiene standards are applied throughout all processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the application of the correct selection criteria and quality standards (e.g., neatness; sequence etc.) of labelling.
• Ensure that all procedures are implemented in accordance with legal requirements e.g., hygiene.

People Supervision

• Supervise and control subordinates' activities to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Supervise time and attendance of all subordinates.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are applied adequately.
• Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years manufacturing plant/meat production experience.

R25 000 CTC pm

Please mail your CV and most recent PAYSLIP to hr3 (at) peopledimension (dot) co (dot) za

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks; if you do not hear from us by then, your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future vacancies.

Reporting to the General Manager as part of the management team, this position will lead a holistic approach to Engineering Projects, Capex, Maintenance, Utilities & Asset Care with responsibility for Health, Safety & Environment. The Engineering Manager will play a key position with team management responsibility as well as reporting at a regional level.

• Identify maintenance improvement opportunities through in-depth analysis and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage Capital Expenditure and lead Capital projects across businesses/categories.
• Develop strategies to improve engineering services, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Asset care plan and lifecycle management.
• Responsible for the development & implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement Utilities & Energy Efficiency management strategy to maintain/reduce energy costs.
• Approve Engineering designs to meet desired compliance with engineering principles and standards.
• Perform inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
• Responsible for all Safety, Health and Environmental aspects related to projects and improve & maintain all systems and standards.
• Control budget for relevant overhead and project expenditure.
• Manage Engineering stores.
• Assist a team of Plant Engineers.

• Tertiary Engineering qualification essential (B Tech, B Sc Eng or similar).
• Factory Government Certificate of Competence.
• 5 – 10 Years of experience in Maintenance Management (3 in corporate project engineering team).
• Successful track record in Managing Engineering within an FMCG environment.
• Hands-on engineering background - mechanical/process.
• Strong analytical skills and a holistic approach to developing initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a track record of good stakeholder relationship management.
• Solid People Management and Capex Project Management experience.

Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety and Food Safety systems and standards.