Processed Cheese Production Lead - High-Care Dairy

Global Recruitment; Komani; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Processed Cheese Supervisor in Komani, Eastern Cape. You will be responsible for overseeing the slice-on-slice cheese department, ensuring quality standards, and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cheese manufacturing, a strong technical background, and solid leadership skills. This opportunity offers a vibrant work environment focused on production excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory experience.
• Extensive technical knowledge of slice-on-slice cheese production.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 v6 and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the slice-on-slice cheese department.
• Ensure food safety and quality compliance.
• Manage team performance and production outputs.

Skills

Processed cheese manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Technical knowledge of cheese production

Knowledge of FSSC 22000

Understanding of HACCP principles

Leadership skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

Food Technology / Dairy Processing qualification

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Processed Cheese Supervisor in Komani, Eastern Cape. You will be responsible for overseeing the slice-on-slice cheese department, ensuring quality standards, and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cheese manufacturing, a strong technical background, and solid leadership skills. This opportunity offers a vibrant work environment focused on production excellence.