Lead Production Supervisor – Food & Agro (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their agri-processing facility. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, safety, and staff performance while meeting production targets.

You will lead a team on the plant floor, implement SOPs, coordinate with QA, maintenance and logistics, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a supervisory role in food manufacturing and is based

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in food or agricultural manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety standards relevant to agri-processing.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts and weekends.
• Based in or able to commute to Upington, Northern Cape.
• Familiarity with HACCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of production personnel on the plant floor.
• Ensure production schedules are met while upholding quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor lines for efficiency and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Train, mentor and evaluate production staff to foster a productive team.
• Implement and enforce SOPs and company policies.
• Maintain accurate production records including output, waste and downtime.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance and logistics to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure safe operation of all machinery and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their agri-processing facility. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, safety, and staff performance while meeting production targets.

You will lead a team on the plant floor, implement SOPs, coordinate with QA, maintenance and logistics, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a supervisory role in food manufacturing and is based