Lead Food Production Supervisor: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations in a food processing environment in Cape Town. You will drive production efficiencies, lead a high-performing team, and ensure quality targets are met.

Responsibilities include waste reduction, safety compliance (HACCP/ISO/GMP), and continuous improvement across production lines. You will coach staff and coordinate processes to sustain operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Science or N3.
• National Certificate in Food Processing.
• Diploma in Production Management.
• Leadership or Management training.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience in a food/fruit processing environment.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, ISO, GMP and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to achieve daily targets.
• Ensure product quality while maximising throughput and minimising waste.
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, GMP and health and safety standards.
• Coordinate production processes and support effective plant operations.
• Coach, develop and manage team performance to achieve excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Matric with Math & Science

National Certificate in Food Processing

Diploma in Production Management

Leadership training

Job description

Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations in a food processing environment in Cape Town. You will drive production efficiencies, lead a high-performing team, and ensure quality targets are met.

Responsibilities include waste reduction, safety compliance (HACCP/ISO/GMP), and continuous improvement across production lines. You will coach staff and coordinate processes to sustain operational excellence.