Shift Supervisor

Riseup Management; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Supervisor in Durban to oversee production line activities and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 24 years of experience in a supervisory role within the food manufacturing sector, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role includes monitoring production processes and training staff to improve performance.

Qualifications

• 24 years of proven experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and machinery operation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production line activities during assigned shifts.
• Monitor machine operators and production processes to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations (HACCP, GMP).
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to team members to meet production targets.
• Identify, report, and resolve production issues or bottlenecks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production processes understanding

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate production line activities during assigned shifts.
• Monitor machine operators and production processes to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations (HACCP, GMP).
• Allocate tasks and responsibilities to team members to meet production targets.
• Identify, report, and resolve production issues or bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and employee attendance.
• Train, mentor and motivate production staff to improve performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with management to implement process improvements.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and the production area for safety and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 24 years proven experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and machinery operation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene and quality control procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required.

Note

Only successful candidates will be contacted and considered for the position.