Bakery Factory Manager – Namib Mills

Baker
Windhoek
January 15, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Manage and co-ordinate the production team to achieve optimal productivity and effectiveness in the Bakery to ensure quality output and production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, processes, and plant performance, including feasibility studies and expansion projects.
  • Support product development initiatives aligned with market needs.
  • Monitor and optimize operational productivity, cost effectiveness, and equipment performance.
  • Ensure consistent product quality, hygiene, food safety, and compliance with ISO and statutory standards.
  • Implement corrective actions for non-conformance, customer complaints, and quality deviations.
  • Plan and coordinate production, maintenance, manpower, and raw material usage to ensure product availability while minimizing overtime.
  • Maintain effective process control, calibration, maintenance systems, and clean working conditions.
  • Oversee accurate reporting, documentation, and personnel administration in line with company requirements.
  • Prepare, submit, and control the annual departmental budget, ensuring minimal variance and accurate monthly financial reporting.
  • Manage departmental equipment purchasing.
  • Ensure staff training, development, and compliance with ISO, OHS, and company standards.
  • Supervise staff performance, productivity, efficiency, and quality of work.
  • Manage staffing levels and shift planning.
  • Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and support sound HR practices.

Requirements

  • 10 Years’ relevant experience in Production in a Bakery Plant.
  • 3 years’ experience in a Managerial position.
  • Experience in FMCG environment.
  • National Higher Diploma/Certificate NQF Level 5.
  • Certificate in the theory of Breadmaking from South African Chamber of Baking.
  • Technical background will be an added advantage.
  • Wheat grading certificate would be an added advantage.
  • Fumigation Certificate would be an added advantage.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • People Management skills.
  • Namibian citizen / eligibility to work in Namibia.

How to Apply

CVs with relevant supporting documents can be forwarded to [email protected] (not larger than 2MB). Subject line for applications should be: NMOPSBB080126 – Factory Manager Bakery. Closing date for applications: 27th of January 2026.

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