Processed Cheese Production Lead

Profile Personnel; Komani; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company located in Komani, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to ensure compliance with production targets and food safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory roles. Technical expertise in slice-on-slice cheese production and knowledge of HACCP principles are required. This position will report to the Production Manager and require managing team performance effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory experience.
• Extensive technical experience in slice-on-slice cheese production is non-negotiable.
• In-depth understanding of FSSC 22000 version 6 including implementation and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets and food safety standards are achieved.
• Manage team performance and compliance with operational strategy.
• Report directly to the Production Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical experience in slice-on-slice cheese production

Understanding of HACCP Principles

Knowledge of production KPI management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent

Relevant qualification in Food Technology or Dairy Processing

Job description

A food production company located in Komani, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to ensure compliance with production targets and food safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory roles. Technical expertise in slice-on-slice cheese production and knowledge of HACCP principles are required. This position will report to the Production Manager and require managing team performance effectively.