Premium Ad Management - Other Management Pietermaritzburg FULL TIME Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Plant Manager to lead operations within a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment in KwaZulu-Natal. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end plant performance, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and operational excellence across all functions. Key Responsibilities * Oversee daily plant operations and production output * Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and food/beverage manufacturing standards * Manage production teams, shift performance, and workforce planning * Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives * Coordinate maintenance, production planning, and supply chain alignment * Monitor KPIs and provide operational performance reporting * Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team Requirements * Proven experience in beverage manufacturing or FMCG production environment * Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred * Strong background in plant/production/operations management * Experience managing full manufacturing operations end-to-end * Leadership experience managing teams in a production environment * Strong understanding of quality, safety, and compliance standards How to Apply: * Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move * Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. * Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at   or on LinkedIn * You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com Hire Resolve IT/Computer Recruiter About Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.