Feed Production Supervisor

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment (PTY) LTD is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee animal feed manufacturing in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on efficient production, quality control, and safety across the facility, ensuring schedules meet targets and SOPs are followed.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a supervisory capacity within feed production, a Grade 12 and a Feed Miller certification. Strong leadership, process improvement, and ISO 22000 knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 / NQF4 equivalent and Feed Miller certification.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in animal feed production.
• Valid SA driver’s license with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules and equipment operation to meet targets.
• Ensure FSMS, hygiene, pest control, and traceability across the facility.
• Lead safety, OHS compliance, and permits for high-risk tasks.
• Develop and monitor team performance, training, and KPIs.
• Coordinate maintenance planning with the maintenance dept.

Skills

Production management

Operations planning

Quality control

HSE

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12

Feed Miller certification

Tools

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Purpose of the Job

Oversee the manufacturing and production of animal feed in a production facility. Ensure that the entire feed production process functions efficiently, safely, and consistently meets strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management & Operations

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly product manufacturing schedules and planning.

• Drive operations to achieve set production targets safely and within quality and customer specifications.

• Monitor key processing stages, particularly pelleting (conditioning, temperature control, and pellet durability).

• Oversee bagging operations and scanning processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Supervise and record the controlled usage of rework as per production schedules.

• Analyze operational data to identify trends and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

2. Quality & Food Safety Standards

• Maintain and continuously improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

• Monitor, detect, and prevent potential contamination hazards across the facility.

• Oversee hygiene, deep cleaning, and pest management programs within the department.

• Maintain end-to-end product traceability processes to ensure fast, effective product recall capabilities.

3. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Maintain an orderly, clean, and hazard-free workplace, ensuring emergency exits and safety equipment remain unobstructed.

• Enforce adherence to personal hygiene protocols and standard Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

• Issue and ensure completion of work permits for all high-risk operations.

• Proactively report risks, near-misses, and unsafe conditions to the HSE department.

4. People Management & Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and direct production staff to cultivate positive working relationships and hit KPIs.

• Evaluate and manage team performance, productivity, and accountability.

• Identify training needs and facilitate skills development for subordinates.

• Set departmental short- and long-term targets aligned with broader organizational goals.

5. Plant Maintenance Coordination

• Collaborate closely with the maintenance department to plan and schedule routine preventative maintenance on plant equipment.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 equivalent).

• Certification: Feed Miller certification.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in an animal feed production facility.

• Driver’s License: Valid South African driver’s license with reliable personal transport.

Technical Competencies & Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of animal feed production processes, quality control measures, and preventative maintenance.

• Solid regulatory knowledge of ISO 22000 and Act 36 of 1947 (Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act).

• Computer literacy (Intermediate MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and SharePoint).

Core Behavioral Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• High attention to detail and critical thinking

• Effective delegation and operations coordination

• Strong problem-solving skills under operational pressure

• Planning, prioritizing, and organizational abilities

• Team leadership and relationship-building capabilities

POPIA & Application Disclaimer: Please be advised that should you not receive any communication from our consulting team within two weeks of your submission, you may accept that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you explicitly consent to Aspire Recruitment processing and safely storing your personal information on our database in strict accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), ensuring we can seamlessly consider you for similar future career prospects.