Production Supervisor

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production / Line Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a food production facility located in Coega, Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in the food industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing production staff, and facilitating training. Interested applicants residing in the Port Elizabeth area are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in the food, citrus, dairy, or packhouse industry.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• 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.
• Supervise and manage production staff, including shift planning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Willingness to work shifts

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Position: Production / Line Supervisor

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