Production Supervisor (Cheese)

Global Recruitment SA; Komani; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Processed Cheese Supervisor for the slice-on-slice cheese department in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role involves leading production, ensuring quality standards, and managing team performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years in cheese manufacturing along with a strong technical knowledge of cheese production. Relevant Food Technology qualifications are advantageous. Interested applicants may submit CVs via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in processed cheese manufacturing, including supervisory roles.
• Extensive technical knowledge of slice-on-slice cheese production.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 v6, HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the slice-on-slice cheese department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee team performance and production outputs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical knowledge of cheese production

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

People Management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

Food Technology/Dairy Processing qualification (NQF 4+)

Job description

Overview

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]