Food & Beverage Production Lead – Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape facility. This on-site role requires hands-on oversight of daily production, staff supervision, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in supervision, a relevant Diploma/ Degree, and strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions while

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Operations Management or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience as a Production Supervisor/Team Lead in the food/beverage industry.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily plant floor production activities and meet schedules.
• Manage and motivate a production team to high performance.
• Monitor processes for efficiency, quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP and food safety standards.
• Maintain production records of output, waste and downtime.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance and logistics for seamless operations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to cut costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Production reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape facility. This on-site role requires hands-on oversight of daily production, staff supervision, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in supervision, a relevant Diploma/ Degree, and strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions while