FMCG Production Supervisor - Lead Efficiency & Safety

PepsiCo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Johannesburg seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee a team of skilled and semi-skilled employees performing production and assembly operations. You will be involved in training controllers and some supervisors and will report to the Unit HOD.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and supervising daily production activities, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managerial experience in manufacturing/operations (FMCG)
• Degree or National Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Engineering
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• HACCP, GMP, health and safety compliance knowledge
• Leadership and people management skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance concepts and managing stock/ BOMs

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities to meet targets.
• Lead production teams to drive performance, productivity, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor production processes and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime, waste, and losses.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Manage staffing, attendance, training, and performance in the production area.
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, equipment, and labor resources.
• Monitor stock control processes and minimize stock losses and variances.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless production planning and customer service delivery.
• Support and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Implement new processes and procedures to improve efficiency

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Degree/Diploma in Production/Operations/Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

PepsiCo in Johannesburg seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee a team of skilled and semi-skilled employees performing production and assembly operations. You will be involved in training controllers and some supervisors and will report to the Unit HOD.

The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and supervising daily production activities, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.