Production Supervisor (Packhouse / Night Shift)

Production Supervisor (Packhouse / Night Shift)
Kempton Park, South Africa | Posted on 31 / 03 /

We seek a highly organised and proactive Production Supervisor to oversee night shift operations at our fresh blueberry processing facility.

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth, safe, and efficient production during the night shift while maintaining high product quality standards, traceability, and compliance.

Strong skills in planning, computer systems, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role.

Key Performance Responsibilities

1. Supervise and coordinate daily night shift activities in the blueberry packing area.
2. Ensure consistently met production targets, quality standards, and food safety protocols.
3. Plan labour and machine resources effectively to meet production schedules and minimise downtime.
4. Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance for timely repairs.
5. Use Netsuite to pack and manage blueberries from receiving to dispatch and generate reports.
6. Lead and motivate the night shift team, ensuring company policies and safety guidelines are adhered to.
7. Communicate clearly with day shift supervisors and managers to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of operations.
8. Identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Maintain accurate production output, labour, materials, and incident records.

Requirements

1. Post-secondary education in food science, operations management, IT, engineering, supply chain, logistics, or other related fields.
2. Experience with automated packing equipment or sorting systems.
3. 3 - 5 years experience.
4. Prior supervisory experience in a fresh produce environment, primarily sorting and grading raw materials (blueberry experience a plus).
5. Strong computer proficiency (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, production software).
6. Excellent planning and organisational skills.
7. Clear, confident communicator – both verbal and written.
8. Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
9. Understanding food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRCS, GLOBALGAP).
10. Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.