Senior Production Supervisor: Food & Beverage Operations Lead

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

retirement fund contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Uniform and PPE provided

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of our client in East London, seeks a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a food and beverage facility. You will manage production staff, coordinate schedules, monitor quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production supervision in food manufacturing, strong leadership, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and excellent communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production supervision within food and beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and quality control principles.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with production scheduling and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with various food processing equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production teams to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Ensure activities comply with food safety standards and company quality policies.
• Monitor processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage scheduling and allocation of staff for all shifts.
• Oversee operation of production machinery and coordinate with maintenance.
• Train and develop staff on best practices, safety and standards.
• Maintain accurate production records on output, waste and schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture on the production floor.
• Collaborate with QA, Warehouse and Logistics for seamless operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science or Production Management

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of our client in East London, seeks a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a food and beverage facility. You will manage production staff, coordinate schedules, monitor quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production supervision in food manufacturing, strong leadership, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and excellent communication under pressure.