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Packaging manager

Optential | cape town, South-Africa | Posted June 29, 2026

Position Overview

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.

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. Ensure effective shift handovers a...

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