Production Supervisor

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Supervisor for the agriculture sector in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience within the food, citrus, dairy, or packhouse industries, and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include overseeing daily production operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and be willing to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in the food, citrus, dairy, or packhouse industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Willingness to work shifts and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production operations within assigned plant sections.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and production quality standards.
• Supervise and manage production staff, including shift planning and staffing levels.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Position: Production Supervisor – Agriculture

Location: Coega, Port Elizabeth

Requirements

• Grade 12


• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)


• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in the food, citrus, dairy, or packhouse industry


• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport


• Willingness to work shifts and extended hours as required


• Residing in or near the Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage area

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production operations within assigned plant sections


• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and production quality standards


• Execute production planning in line with operational requirements


• Supervise and manage production staff, including shift planning and staffing levels


• Maintain discipline and support sound labour relations practice


• Monitor and enforce housekeeping and sanitation standards across production lines


• Facilitate on-the-job training and upskilling of production staff


• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Quality, Maintenance, Logistics) to ensure seamless production flow