Production Supervisor

Fair Cape Dairies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processing company located in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated individual to operate and lead a plant team. The ideal candidate should possess a Matric Maths and Science or N3, and a National Certificate in Food Processing along with a Diploma in Production Management. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, achieving maximum throughput, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while monitoring performance. Experience in supervisory roles is essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year from Diploma level in dairy processing role required.
• Team leader or supervisory experience is necessary.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO, and general manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and lead a plant team to achieve product quality and throughput.
• Minimize waste and ensure continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and assess performance for product improvement.

Education

Matric Maths and Science or N3

National Certificate in Food Processing

Diploma in Production Management

Job description

Purpose of the position

Operate and lead a plant team to achieve product quality, maximum throughput while minimizing waste and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Maths and Science or N3
• National Certificate in Food Processing
• Diploma in Production Management

Leadership / Management Training

Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 2 - 3 years

6 months 1 year from Diploma level in dairy processing role, Team leader / supervisory experience needed Knowledge :

Food / Fruit Processing and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of fruit processing and technology

This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for the production of food products

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of food products

Knowledge of the process, product, processing requirements, maintenance procedures, cleaning procedures, health and safety procedures, HACCP, ISO and general manufacturing practices Skills

Monitoring / Assessing

performance / development of product make improvements or take corrective action on the processing thereof.