Production Supervisor- Polokwane

Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known chicken restaurant is seeking a Production Supervisor in Polokwane. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring quality and safety standards, and leading a team of production staff. Candidates should have at least a Matric and relevant industry experience, alongside strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience within the industry.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate production activities.
• Ensure production meets quality, quantity, and safety standards.
• Supervise production workers and guide their performance.
• Maintain quality controls to ensure safety of products.
• Conduct regular inspections to prevent defects or contamination.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and keep a safe work environment.
• Monitor product inventory and ensure stock levels meet demands.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Customer Focus

Conflict Resolution

Education

Matric

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Poultry knowledge

Food safety and quality control

Processing Equipment

Health and Safety regulations

Inventory Management

Production Scheduling

Job description

Job title

Production Supervisor- Polokwane

Job Location

Limpopo, Polokwane

Deadline

November 10, 2025

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Job Description

Summary of Job

• A Production Supervisor plays a key role in managing and overseeing the production processes. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe production of products, compliance with regulations, and the supervision of production staff.
• Oversee and coordinate production activities.
• Ensure production meets quality, quantity, and safety standards.
• Supervise production workers, providing guidance and support to maintain a productive and motivated team.
• Schedule work, assign tasks, and monitor employee performance.
• Maintain quality controls, measures to ensure the consistency and safety or poultry products.
• Conduct regular inspections and checks to prevent defects or contamination.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Address and report safety concerns and incidents promptly.
• Monitor product inventory, ensuring that stock levels are adequate for production demands.
• Coordinate stock replenishment as needed.
• Ensure production equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Schedule equipment maintenance and repairs as required.
• Monitor production targets and performance metrics to achieve production efficiency and meet goals

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric
• Diploma or equivalent advantageous.
• Proven work experience within the industry.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Behavioural Skills

• Leadership Provide clear and effective leadership to production staff, inspiring and motivating them to meet production targets and uphold quality standards.
• Effective communication Communicate clearly and openly with both production staff and upper management, ensuring that information flows smoothly and that any issues are addressed promptly.
• Problem-Solving identify and address production-related challenges, such as equipment malfunctions, staff issues, or process improvements, to maintain efficient operations.
• Team Management Supervise, support, and guide production staff to maintain a productive and motivated team, facilitating their professional growth and development.
• Customer Focus Understand and meet customer expectations for product quality, consistency, and delivery timelines.
• Conflict Resolution Address and resolve conflicts or issues within the production team, promoting a harmonious work environment.

Technical Experience

• Poultry knowledge
• Food safety and quality control
• Processing Equipment
• Health and Safety regulations
• Inventory Management
• Production Scheduling

Additional Requirements

Key Performance Areas

• Variance Management
• Wastage
• Expenses
• External Audit Results
• GP vs Targets
• Production / Manufacturing jobs