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Production jobs in South Africa
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Production Team Leader Durban
Rcl Foods
Durban
On-site
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Full time
21 days ago
Job summary
A leading food manufacturing company in Durban is looking for a Production Team Leader to oversee operations and ensure production quality. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of manufacturing experience and strong supervisory skills. This is a permanent role with responsibilities including managing staff, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring production efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3+ years manufacturing operator experience.
- 2+ years perishable food manufacture and FMCG.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production plan is followed during each shift.
- Manage daily operations for production efficiency.
- Conduct regular staff checks and performance reviews.
Skills
Understanding of FSMS and OHS Act
Supervisory skills
Education
Matric or equivalent NQF4
Job description
Job title: Production Team Leader Durban
Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline: November 06, 2025
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Job Description
- RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, Poduction Team Leader within the baking business unit.
- The suitable candidate will be required to manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic processes. Manage and control staff. Is accountable for the whole shift.
- This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Production Manager.
- This role is a Permanent role.
Minimum Requirements
Education / Qualifications
- Matric or equivalent NQF4
Experience
- 3+ years manufacturing operator experience.
- 2+ years perishable food manufacture and FMCG.
Skills / Knowledge
- Full understanding of FSMS and OHS Act
- Basic supervisory skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Shift start up
- Check all machinery for cleanliness and ensure in good working order
- Pre-run critical points with maintenance staff
- Report right number of staff at the right time for the shift to Shift supervisor
- Communicate production plan with the make up team
- Check production control sheets are completed correctly
- Conduct regular staff meetings with direct subordinates
- Report maintenance issues to Shift Supervisor
During shift
- Follow up throughout the shift to ensure production plan is being followed
- Sample finished product to check for quality, consistency, weight, volume and defects and take corrective action when required
- Conduct temperature checks every 30 minutes throughout the baking process
- Check hourly targets are adhered to.
- Ensure adherence to process standards
- Control waste dough
- Assist Shift Supervisor with handover to next Shift Supervisor and maintenance
- Report anomaly / issues to Shift Supervisor immediately
Food Safety and Quality
- Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
- Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
- Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants
- Ensure the product produced is free from all contaminants by ensuring staff adhere to all GMP and food safety requirements
- Ensure that product produced has met all quality parameters.
General
- Timeously report any maintenance related issues which will affect the operation in the bakery
- Complete job cards for all maintenance work related to faulty equipment and machinery
- Report on problems, accidents or breakdowns to Shift Supervisor
- Ensure clean as you work policy is maintained and monitored at all times
- Using control documents provide handover and feedback on shift as well as root cause and preventative action plan with Shift Supervisor
People Management
- Be aware of staffing requirement per shift and per team. Conduct daily headcount
- Identify training needs of staff and feedback to Shift Supervisor
- Conduct on the job training
- Take disciplinary action when necessary
- Conduct performance reviews twice yearly and monitor staff performance daily
- Production / Manufacturing jobs
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