FMCG Production Supervisor — Lead, Safety & Efficiency

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & skill development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations at our Richards Bay facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on leading a production team, optimizing workflows, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will manage daily production activities, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance, quality control and logistics to sustain high output and efficiency.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of quality control and HSE regulations.
• Proficiency with production planning and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure efficient output.
• Manage, train and motivate a team of production staff.
• Monitor processes for quality, safety and procedures compliance.
• Identify and resolve production issues and bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
• Implement strict quality control throughout the production cycle.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports (output, waste, efficiency).
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality control and logistics for seamless operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Promote a culture of safety and responsible operations.

Skills

Leadership & staff motivation

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Production Management/Industrial Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Production planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations at our Richards Bay facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on leading a production team, optimizing workflows, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will manage daily production activities, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance, quality control and logistics to sustain high output and efficiency.