JUNIOR PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (X2)

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Humansdorp; Presencial; ZAR 167 000 - 279 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd) in Humansdorp is seeking two UHT Junior Production Supervisors to join the production team. You will oversee shift operations, ensure daily targets and safety standards are met, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced dairy environment.

The role requires Matric, a Supervisory Course, and 2–3 years of supervision experience in food manufacturing. Knowledge of dairy processes is advantageous, with strong emphasis on teamwork and quality.

Qualificações

• Matric and Supervisory Course completed.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and equipment is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the UHT production facility during shift operations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on production lines.
• Monitor correct usage of cleaning chemicals and conduct on-line quality inspections.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained to required standards.
• Communicate effectively with management and production teams on safety, quality and performance.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Quality and safety focus

Formação académica

Matric Certificate

Supervisory Course

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Reports to: Production Foreman/Manager

About the Role

Woodlands Dairy is seeking two dedicated, self-motivated, and results-driven UHT Junior Production Supervisors to join our Production Team in Humansdorp. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about driving operational excellence, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for managing the UHT production facility during shift operations, ensuring that daily production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives are consistently achieved. Responsibilities include maintaining high housekeeping standards on production lines, minimizing production losses, monitoring the correct usage of cleaning chemicals, conducting on-line quality inspections, and ensuring machinery and equipment are maintained to required standards.

The role requires effective communication with management and production teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork. Additional responsibilities include workforce administration, timesheet management, report writing, updating production performance charts, enforcing health and safety regulations, ensuring correct PPE usage, attending maintenance meetings, optimizing labour utilization, and maintaining cleanliness and organization across production, rework, and yard areas.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Matric Certificate and have successfully completed a Supervisory Course, together with 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment will be advantageous.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate and lead teams effectively
• A dedicated, committed, and self-driven work ethic
• A strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

If you are committed to achieving results and maintaining the highest standards of operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.