Supervisor: Packing

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Durban is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee daily packing plans and deliver high-quality packed grain goods. You will manage shift teams, ensure machine efficiency and maintain food safety standards in a pressurised environment.

The role requires 5 years of supervisory experience, 2–3 years in FMCG packaging, and validated FS auditing/food safety knowledge. An ERP GP2010 background and strong planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Packaging supervisory qualification preferable.
• 5 years supervisory experience within a team.
• 2-3 years packaging experience in FMCG industry.
• Food Safety FSSC 22000.
• Advanced OSHACT.
• Internal FS Auditing.
• Excellent knowledge of Fawema packers.
• Demonstrate experience using an ERP System (GP2010).

Responsibilities

• Ensure on time and full execution of daily packing plans.
• Ensure quality packaging and optimal machine efficiencies.
• Support accurate process performance reporting by checking operator control sheets as needed.
• Ensure operator competency by training on standard work instruction as needed.
• Supervising packaging operations to ensure food safety and health.
• Ensure good housekeeping and hygiene of team.

Skills

Planning & organising

Quality awareness

Food safety knowledge

ERP GP2010

Education

Matric or equivalent

Packaging supervisory qualification preferable

Tools

MS Excel

ERP GP2010

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

To ensure best cost continuous packing operations by supervising the packing shift teams to deliver high quality packed grain goods as per plan in line with stock management and buffer management system requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure on time and full execution of daily packing plans
• Ensure quality packaging and optimal machine efficiencies.
• Support accurate process performance reporting by checking operator control sheets as needed.
• Ensure operator competency by training on standard work instruction as needed.
• Supervising packaging operations to ensure food safety and health.
• Ensure good housekeeping and hygiene of team.

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Packaging supervisory qualification preferable
• 5 years supervisory experience within a team
• 2-3 years packaging experience in FMCG industry.
• Food Safety FSSC 22000.
• Advanced OSHACT.
• Internal FS Auditing.
• Excellent knowledge of Fawema packers.
• Demonstrate experience using an ERP System ( GP2010)

Skills and Competencies

• Core business processes and capabilities
• Industry (FMCG)
• MS office ( With Excel) intermediate essential.
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Decision making ability/Analytical thinking
• Organizing / Planning
• Performance management skills intermediate essential.
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail essential
• Innovation / Continuous Improvements
• Excellent planning ability
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency / results orientation

Working Conditions

• Pressurised Environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026