FMCG Production Supervisor - Lead, Safety & Improvement

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & shift allowances

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Career opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Production Supervisor for its Vereeniging, Gauteng facility in the FMCG sector. The role focuses on overseeing daily operations, maintaining safety, quality and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead a team of operators, optimize schedules, ensure adherence to quality standards and collaborate with planning, logistics and QA teams to sustain high performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Production Management or related field.
• 3-5 years in a production supervisory role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing, GMP and quality management systems knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet targets for volume, quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and manage a team of production operators with training and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and QC procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to optimize output.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

GMP

Quality management

Education

National Diploma in Production Management

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Production Supervisor for its Vereeniging, Gauteng facility in the FMCG sector. The role focuses on overseeing daily operations, maintaining safety, quality and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead a team of operators, optimize schedules, ensure adherence to quality standards and collaborate with planning, logistics and QA teams to sustain high performance in a fast-paced environment.