Production Supervisor

Fempower; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the Deboning Hall in Johannesburg. The role requires 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing environment and a National Diploma/Degree. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, ensuring food safety compliance, and training staff. This position offers the opportunity to maintain high standards of quality and safety in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat or food processing plant.
• Experience with regulatory compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the Deboning Hall.
• Plan and coordinate daily/weekly production schedules.
• Evaluate and report on production yields and efficiencies.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in food processing

Regulatory compliance

Training and coaching

Education

National Diploma/Degree

HACCP or equivalent food safety certificate

Job description

Purpose

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the Deboning Hall ensuring that production target, quality standards, safety protocols and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

Requirements

1. Minimum 3 to 5 years' supervisory experience in a meat or food processing plant, preferably in a unionised environment.
2. Experience with regulatory compliance.

Formal Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma/Degree or equivalent.
• Preferred HACCP or equivalent food safety certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily/weekly production schedules.
• Manage day-to-day operations and assist in all areas of production to meet production targets.
• Report on daily yields and track line efficiencies.
• Identify training needs and provide appropriate training and coaching on the production floor.
• Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding food safety and quality assurance.
• Quality assurance and HR policies, procedures and labour legislation compliance.
• Supervise and guide production staff, monitor their productivity, and counsel them on how to achieve optimal workflows.
• Participate in departmental meetings regarding product quality and processes when required.
• Ensure that the highest levels of service, quality and workmanship are maintained.
• Drive a culture of excellent adherence to health & safety of all employees through the maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Understand company quality policy statement and implement its requirements.
• Ensure that all customer expectations in respect of quality are met and exceeded where possible.
• Monitor line giveaway on weights and packaging waste.
• Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers.