Supervisor: Production

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Durban seeks a Production Supervisor to drive line production targets, quality, safety and morale on the assigned line. You will manage labour, oversee maintenance and ensure accurate stock control while delivering on KPIs.

Ideal candidates have Matric and 2–3 years FMCG experience, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and strong communication skills. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• NQF5 in a relevant field is advantageous.
• 2–3 years FMCG experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage a production line, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale.
• Achieve planned volumes and KPI targets for the line.
• Manage labour resources for production lines.
• Oversee 1st line maintenance with machine specs and SOPs.
• Generate job cards and minimise downtime.
• Conduct weekly/monthly stock takes and cycle counts.
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement on lines.

Skills

Core processes

Organisational understanding

Product portfolio

Quality management

Coaching / development

Communication

Decision making

Operational management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Accountability

Results orientation

Respect

Education

Matric / Grade 12

NQF5 in relevant field

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

Ensuring achievement of line production targets and efficiencies of the production line for which the Production Supervisor is responsible, includes the managing the line in terms of quality, cost, delivery, safety & morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out the assigned production line, process parameters, measurements and cleaning requirements according to the approved work instructions/recipe/packaging requirements etc. and sets the equipment with operators accordingly
• Ensures that planned volumes are achieved with the main KPIs being achieved
• Manages labour resources allocated to the production lines
• Manage the 1st line maintenance of the production line with machine specifications and SOPs
• Generate job cards and ensure that downtime is at its minimum
• Conduct weekly/monthly stock takes
• Conduct weekly cycle counts
• Initiate and identify gaps within relevant production lines and drive continuous improvement

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• NQF5 in relevant field will be an added advantage
• 2-3 Years FMCG experience

Skills and Competencies

• Core business processes and capabilities
• Organisational Understanding
• Product and portfolio
• Quality management principles
• Coaching / People development
• Communication
• Decision-making ability
• Operational management
• Problem solving
• Innovation/Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientation
• Respect

Working Conditions

• Availability after hours.
• Overtime work may be required.
• Pressurized environment.
• Shift position.
• May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.

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: 03 November 2026