Shift Supervisor

Astral Foods Ltd; Ladismith; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Feeds is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee production operations, supervise staff, and ensure smooth running of all equipment at our Western Cape facility. The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance, monitor plant efficiencies, and uphold quality feed production while complying with ISO and HACCP standards.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to work shifts are essential. Join a long-standing industry leader with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12.
• 3+ years in the feed industry with supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy with MS Office.
• A valid driver's license.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work shifts and overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production through supervision of staff and equipment.
• Provide first line support for engineering breakdowns and generate work orders.
• Manage daily plant efficiencies and inspections.
• Ensure high-quality feed production.
• Adhere to ISO, HACCP, and other quality systems.

Skills

Staff supervision

Production planning

Maintenance coordination

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Meadow Feeds is More than Just Feed!

We have been supplying safe, high-quality feed to southern African livestock producers for the past 80 years, using our unrivalled experience and expertise in this field to earn the trust of generations of farmers who bring wholesome meat, milk, and eggs to your table. We also supply a full range of technical services to our customers, including advice on nutrition, feeding programmes, animal husbandry, and production techniques.

Our commitment to optimal animal nutrition has made us the largest feed company in Africa and the leading supplier of innovative, high-performance feed solutions.

A vacancy currently exists for a Shift Supervisor

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Coordinating production through supervision of staff, time keeping and proper operation of all equipment;
• First line support for engineering breakdowns, generating work orders and maintaining plant standards;
• Manage daily plant efficiencies, inspections, checklists;
• Ensure quality feed production;
• Commit and comply to the requirements of ISO, HACCP, 20 Keys and any other company management systems.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 12;
• At least 3 years in the feed industry with proven supervisory experience;
• Computer literacy with experience in MS Office;
• A valid driver's license
• Strong leadership ability;
• Problem solving and planning skills;
• Work effectively in a team environment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Mechanically orientated;
• Pro-active and able to use own initiative;
• A high level of personal and professional integrity;
• Be prepared to work shifts and overtime on short notice.

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package.

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Please note if you have not been contacted by 05 December 2026 your application was unsuccessful.