Packaging manager

Optential Consulting
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Packaging Manager

Department: Production

Reports To: Factory Manager

Direct Reports: Shift Leaders (Day & Night Shift), Packaging Operators, Packaging Technicians, Temporary Packaging Staff Position Purpose

The Packaging Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of all packaging activities within the canning facility. This role leads two production shifts and ensures that all packaging lines consistently achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets. The Packaging Manager serves as the technical packaging expert within the business, driving continuous improvement, equipment reliability, waste reduction, and operational excellence across the packaging department.

Key Performance Areas Packaging Operations Management Manage all packaging activities across day and night shifts. Execute production plans and achieve production targets. Monitor line efficiency, throughput and downtime. Ens...

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Job Details

  • Location cape town, western cape
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 30, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 09, 2026