FMCG Production Supervisor - Hybrid On-Site/Remote & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and medical aid benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for our client’s Bloemfontein facility in the Free State. The role combines hands-on floor leadership with strategic planning and administrative tasks in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production, with 2+ years in supervision, and a solid grasp of FMCG processes, safety, and quality controls. You will lead operators, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably FMCG.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of production staff.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control, and health and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production line teams to meet daily targets.
• Ensure activities comply with quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Train operators on equipment operation, safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain production records including output, waste, and downtime.
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and QA to ensure smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs.
• Foster a safe, collaborative working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Operations Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for our client’s Bloemfontein facility in the Free State. The role combines hands-on floor leadership with strategic planning and administrative tasks in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production, with 2+ years in supervision, and a solid grasp of FMCG processes, safety, and quality controls. You will lead operators, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.