Production Supervisor (Cheese)

Global Recruitment; Komani; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Processed Cheese Supervisor for Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead the slice‑on‑slice cheese department, ensuring production outputs, quality standards, and team performance meet strict requirements, reporting to the Production Manager – Cheese.

We seek a candidate with Grade 12, 5+ years in processed cheese manufacturing, and a strong HACCP/FSSC 22000 background to drive high‑care manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong technical knowledge of slice‑on‑slice cheese production.
• Relevant Food Technology/Dairy Processing qualification (NQF 4+, NQF 5+ advantageous).
• Solid understanding of FSSC 22000 v6 and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership of the cheese production area.
• Ensure food safety, quality compliance and cost control.
• Lead, develop and manage the production team.
• Engage stakeholders and customers as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Processed cheese production

HACCP knowledge

FSSC 22000

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Food Technology / Dairy Processing qualification (NQF 4+)

NQF 5+ advantageous

Job description

Processed Cheese Supervisor – Queenstown, Eastern Cape

We are seeking a highly experienced Processed Cheese Supervisor to lead the slice‑on‑slice cheese department in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role carries full accountability for production outputs, quality standards, team performance, and compliance, reporting directly to the Production Manager – Cheese.

Main Requirements:

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent, minimum 5 years’ experience in processed cheese manufacturing (including supervisory experience), extensive technical knowledge of slice‑on‑slice cheese production, relevant Food Technology/Dairy Processing qualification (NQF 4+, NQF 5+ advantageous), strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 v6, HACCP principles, and high‑care manufacturing environments.

Key Performance Responsibilities (KPRs):

Operational Leadership, Food Safety & Quality Compliance, Performance & Cost Control, People Management & Development, Stakeholder & Customer Interaction.

CVs may be sent to [e-mail]