FMCG Production Supervisor — Lead Fast-Paced Lines (On-Site)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leading FMCG employer

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Brand product exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily FMCG production lines, drive output, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will lead a team and coordinate scheduling to ensure efficient operations on-site.

The role requires 3–5 years’ supervision in FMCG, strong leadership and problem-solving, and a proven ability to manage bottlenecks, waste reduction, and compliance with HACCP/ISO.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in FMCG.
• Proven ability to lead production teams and meet output targets.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes, quality standards (HACCP/ISO), and safety.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience with production scheduling and resource management.
• On-site work at Benoni facility.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line operators and team members.
• Meet production targets safely and to quality standards.
• Monitor processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency to reduce waste.
• Maintain HACCP, ISO, and hygiene standards.
• Train and manage the performance of the production team.
• Ensure health and safety regulations on the floor.
• Allocate resources to optimize production flow.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and QA for seamless operations.
• Maintain production records and generate reports.
• Foster teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Production scheduling

MS Office

HACCP knowledge

ISO knowledge

Quality standards awareness

FMCG experience

Education

Manufacturing/Operations qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily FMCG production lines, drive output, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will lead a team and coordinate scheduling to ensure efficient operations on-site.

The role requires 3–5 years’ supervision in FMCG, strong leadership and problem-solving, and a proven ability to manage bottlenecks, waste reduction, and compliance with HACCP/ISO.