Production Supervisor (Agricultural Feed Mill)

Kontak Recruitment; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor for a leading Agricultural Feed Mill in Delmas. You will oversee all production shifts, manage plant staff, and ensure high quality feed production while maintaining health and safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on leader with experience in feed production, machinery operation, and strong people management skills. Candidates should be available for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and be locally based or willing to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Production supervisor in a Feeding Mill.
• Experience in working with production software and systems.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have good health and be comfortable with heights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of animal feed, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Manage and operate complex production systems (training provided).
• Lead and manage plant workers and casual staff on shifts.
• Ensure maintenance and operation of heavy machinery including forklifts.
• Enforce Health and Safety protocols at the plant.
• Supervise loading/unloading of products.
• Report production progress to Shift Manager.

Skills

People management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Heavy machinery operation

Shift management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Production software and systems

Job description

Production Supervisor (Agricultural Feed Mill) required in Delmas.

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Production Supervisor to join our team at a leading Agricultural Feed mill based in Delmas.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing production processes, managing plant staff, and ensuring that our feed production meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

This role requires a strong leader who is physically fit, detail-oriented, and capable of working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing full production shifts, operating and maintaining machinery, and enforcing health and safety procedures.

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Production supervisor in a Feeding Mill
• Experience in working with production software and systems
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, ascend and descend the plant/feed mill, and perform physically demanding tasks
• Proven experience in managing staff, with strong people management skills
• Ability to work on a rotating shift system, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Must have normal colour vision, be in good health without epilepsy, and be comfortable working at heights
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Commitment to health and safety standards in the workplace
• Ability to work independently and handle responsibility for shift production
• Own transport is preferable due to the location and shift hours
• Preferably based near Delmas or willing to relocate with own accommodation arrangements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of animal feed at the feed mill, ensuring efficiency and quality control
• Manage and operate complex production systems and programs (training will be provided)
• Lead and manage a team of plant workers and casual staff during assigned shifts
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of heavy machinery, including forklifts
• Manage full production shifts, including night shifts and weekends, as part of a rotating shift system
• Enforce strict adherence to Health and Safety protocols at the plant
• Supervise the loading and unloading of products
• Report regularly to the Shift Manager regarding production progress and any issues
• Print product labels and ensure proper labelling of feed batches