Hybrid Food Production Supervisor: Lead Quality & Safety

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative tasks to lead a production team in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

You will drive production targets, uphold quality and safety standards, mentor staff, and coordinate with maintenance and supply chain to optimize processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a food/bev manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to analyze production data for improvements.
• Familiar with GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules and quality.
• Train and mentor production staff, promoting safety and accountability.
• Monitor outputs, address deviations and inefficiencies.
• Ensure GMP compliance and food safety standards.
• Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory with logistics.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance.
• Prepare production reports and analyze KPIs.
• Participate in planning meetings and drive process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Education

Food Science or Ops Mgmt degree

Tools

ERP/Production software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative tasks to lead a production team in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

You will drive production targets, uphold quality and safety standards, mentor staff, and coordinate with maintenance and supply chain to optimize processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.