UHT Dairy Production Lead — Shift Supervisor

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Dairy in Humansdorp is seeking two dedicated UHT Junior Production Supervisors to join our Production Team. You will manage the UHT production facility during shift operations, ensuring targets, quality, safety and continuous improvement are achieved.

The role emphasizes housekeeping, minimizing losses, on-line quality inspections, equipment maintenance, and clear communication with management and teams.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate and Supervisory Course are required; 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the UHT production facility during shift operations to meet daily targets and safety standards.
• Maintain high housekeeping on production lines and minimize production losses.
• Conduct on-line quality inspections and ensure machinery is maintained to required standards.
• Communicate effectively with management and production teams to foster safety, quality and teamwork.
• Manage workforce administration including timesheets, reporting and updating production performance charts.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Quality & safety mindset

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Matric Certificate

Supervisory Course

Job description

Woodlands Dairy in Humansdorp is seeking two dedicated UHT Junior Production Supervisors to join our Production Team. You will manage the UHT production facility during shift operations, ensuring targets, quality, safety and continuous improvement are achieved.

The role emphasizes housekeeping, minimizing losses, on-line quality inspections, equipment maintenance, and clear communication with management and teams.