Production Supervisor - FMCG

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career advancement

Paid leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a diligent Production Supervisor to lead a fast-paced FMCG production team. You will supervise daily operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach operators to meet targets.

The role requires strong leadership, lean experience, and a commitment to a safe working environment in the North West region. Responsibilities include supervising production activities, maintaining equipment, coordinating maintenance, and reporting on KPIs to management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Manage and motivate a team of production operators, providing training and guidance.
• Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Maintain production equipment and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Track production output and report on KPIs to management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent and proactive Production Supervisor to lead the production team in their Rustenburg facility, focusing on FMCG operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that production targets are met efficiently, safely, and with the highest quality standards. You will supervise a team of production staff, manage daily operations, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing principles, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a productive and safe working environment within the North West province, driving operational excellence in a competitive production landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Manage and motivate a team of production operators, providing training and guidance.
• Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Maintain production equipment and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Track production output and report on key performance indicators to management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role, preferably in the FMCG industry .
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment in Rustenburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Paid leave and company holidays.
• A stable and supportive work environment in the North West region.