Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

ARVO; Bonnievale; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

ARVO in Montagu, Western Cape, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily production, ensure targets are met with quality and food safety standards, and lead a fast-paced manufacturing team.

The role requires a Grade 12, strong leadership, and excellent communication. You will manage staff, monitor equipment and processes, and drive efficiency while maintaining compliance with SOPs and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to lead a production team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Clearly define daily staff duties and responsibilities.
• Rotate employees to support multitasking and operational flexibility.
• Monitor staff timekeeping and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Monitor production equipment and ensure maintenance per work instructions.
• Report faulty measuring devices and manage equipment issuance to staff.
• Monitor production processes and ensure parameters meet specifications.
• Report non-conformances and enforce SOPs.
• Drive production efficiency and effective use of resources.
• Monitor hygiene standards and cleaning requirements.
• Ensure cleaning validation documentation is completed correctly.
• Monitor storage practices, including allergen control.
• Identify and address deviations from required standards.
• Conduct random pre-batch inspections of raw materials, weights and traceability.
• Manage allergen spillages and storage of allergen-related equipment.
• Lead daily operational meetings and communicate key information to staff.
• Participate in factory trials and pre-/post-trial meetings.
• Support projects and ad hoc initiatives assigned by the Production Manager.
• Assist with stock-taking activities.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards and food safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Montagu, Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports To: Production Manager
Salary: R15,000 – R20,000 per month CTC

Job Overview

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing business within the FMCG industry, is looking for a hands-on and motivated Production Supervisor to join their team in Montagu.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily production operations, ensuring that production targets are achieved efficiently while maintaining quality, food safety and operational standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and action-oriented individual with strong leadership skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clearly define daily staff duties and responsibilities.
• Rotate employees to support multitasking and operational flexibility.
• Monitor staff timekeeping and ensure assigned tasks are completed effectively.
• Monitor production equipment and ensure equipment is maintained according to work instructions.
• Report faulty measuring devices and manage the issuing of equipment to staff.
• Monitor production processes and ensure processing parameters meet specifications.
• Report production non-conformances and enforce SOPs.
• Drive production efficiency and effective use of resources.
• Monitor hygiene standards and ensure cleaning requirements are maintained.
• Ensure cleaning validation documentation is completed correctly.
• Monitor storage practices, including allergen control.
• Identify and address deviations from required standards.
• Conduct random pre-batch inspections of raw materials, weights and traceability information.
• Manage allergen spillages and ensure appropriate handling, identification and storage of allergen-related equipment.
• Lead daily operational meetings and communicate key information to production staff.
• Participate in factory trials and relevant pre- and post-trial meetings.
• Support projects and ad hoc initiatives assigned by the Production Manager.
• Assist with stock-taking activities.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards and food safety requirements.

Who Should Apply?

This role would suit a Production Supervisor, Team Leader or experienced FMCG production professional who has strong people skills and a practical understanding of factory operations.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of daily production activities while ensuring that quality, food safety and operational standards are consistently maintained.

Compensation

R15,000 – R20,000 per month CTC, depending on experience and suitability.

Working Hours

Permanent, full-time position based in Montagu, Western Cape.

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Ability to physically stand, walk, crouch, kneel and lift up to 25kg, as well as work at heights where required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Strong attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Ability to analyse information and solve problems.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong leadership and team-influencing abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• Action-oriented approach with the ability to take ownership and drive results.
• Customer-focused mindset.