Production Supervisor

Astral Foods Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee all production processes at their Primary Processing Plant. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a proven track record in food production. Responsibilities include maintaining production quality, managing staff effectively, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety standards. Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a Supervisory role in large-scale food production.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Control production processes in line with standards.
• Manage all labour-related issues effectively.
• Ensure compliance with 20 Keys principles and health & safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Large-scale food production

Administration skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English and another language

Computer literacy

Education

Completed Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

County Fair, a Division of Astral Operations Limited has the opportunity for a Production Supervisor (Department Head) based at the Primary Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.

The main purpose of the role is to control production processes in line with production and food hygiene standards.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a Supervisory role
• Proven experience in large-scale food production and processing
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated

Skills And Other Requirements

• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and an additional language
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential
• Must be proactive and able to work accurately and independently
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint)
• Due to the nature of the job, extra hours will be required from time to time, which may necessitate working overtime, public holidays, or on weekends.
• You may also be required to travel from time to time.
• Perform other reasonable duties outside the scope of this job description as might be requested by management.
• Alternating shift work weekly

Primary Tasks

• Full control of production processes and responsible for maintaining production standards in terms of quality, process flows, volumes and food hygiene in order to meet production targets
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department