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Purpose:

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the Deboning Hall ensuring that production target, quality standards, safety protocols and regulatory compliance are consistently met. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail and a deep understanding of meat processing techniques and food safety standards.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 to 5 years’ supervisory experience in a meat or food processing plant, preferably in a unionised environment.
Experience with regulatory compliance.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum National Diploma/Degree or equivalent
Preferred: HACCP or equivalent food safety certificate

Responsibilities:
Plan and co-ordinate daily/weekly production schedules.
Manage the day to day operations and assist in all areas of production to meet production targets.
Report on daily yields and track line efficiencies.
Identify training needs and provide appropriate training and coaching on the production floor.
Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding Food safety and aspects related to authenticity and Quality assurance.
Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding Food safety. Quality assurance and HR policies, procedures and labour legislation.
Staff Supervision: Supervise and guide production staff, monitor their productivity, and counsel them on how to achieve optimal workflows.
Participate in departmental meetings regarding product quality and processes when required.
Ensure that the highest levels of Service, Quality and Workmanship are maintained.
Drive a culture of excellent adherence to Health & Safety of all employees through the maintenance of a safe working environment.
Understand Company Quality Policy statement and implement its requirements
Ensure that all customer expectations in respect of quality are met and exceeded where possible
Monitor line giveaway on weights and packaging waste
Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers

Location:

• National Diploma or Degree
• HACCP or equivalent food safety certificate
• Minimum of 3-5 years' supervisory experience in a food processing plant, preferably unionised environment

• Responsible for managing production staff
• Ensuring production targets are met
• Maintaining quality standards, and implementing health and safety protocols
• Be involved in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to optimize production processes
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR / EAST LONDON – MUST HAVE, understanding of Flexo-Graphic Printing process, and recognized apprenticeship in converting /corrugator is preferable

Minimum requirements;

Grade 12

National Diploma/Degree in Production Management

Recognized Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable

Job Requirements;

3 + years’ experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;

2 + years’ experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, production environment

Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed

Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.

Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skill

Key responsibilities;

Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment.

Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;

Responsible for day-to-day operations

Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;

Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;

Direct and execute daily production requirements;

Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard; Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;

Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;

Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;

Building effective teams to support continuous improvement;

Conduct constructive production and safety meetings

Salary – Market related + Medical Aid & Provident Fund

Join a leading packaging and paper solutions company that delivers innovative products across multiple industries. Be part of a team driving efficiency, quality, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Diploma / Degree in Production Management
• Recognized Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable
• 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;
• 2 or more years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment
• Understanding of Flexo-Graphic Printing process
• Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001
• Experience with computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel ,Power BI and Outlook)

Key Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment. Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost;
• Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;
• Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;
• Direct and execute daily production requirements;
• Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard;
• Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;
• Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;
• Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;
• Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
• Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skills
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, utilise appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator;
• Building effective teams to support continuous improvement
• Conduct constructive production and safety meetings

Production Supervisor required for a reputable company based in East London

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management
• Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable

Job Requirements:

• ± 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;
• ± 2 or more years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment;
• Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001
• Experience with computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Key responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment. Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost;
• Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;
• Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;
• Direct and execute daily production requirements;
• Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard;
• Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;
• Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;
• Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;
• Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
• Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skills
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, utilise appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator;
• Building effective teams to support continuous improvement;
• Conduct constructive production and safety meetings

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

• Production planning
• Coordinating all activities of the department including shifts
• Ordering and ensuring raw materials conform to process requirements
• Ensure machines are utilized efficiently in order to meet set targets
• Check quality and record and report deviations (ISO TS 16949)
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are maintained
• Plan machine maintenance downtime in consultation with Maintenance
• Conduct training and appraising of employees
• Ensure all departmental budgets are met
• Control material utilization and minimize waste
• Provide good customer service and communication
• Promote good employee relations
• Complete daily reports accurately and on time
• Deal with daily industrial relation problems
• Ensure all manufacturing systems are maintained
• Ensure the factory is opened and closed daily
• Carry out monthly stock takes
• Apply & enforce company principles

• Production Management Diploma/ similar qualification
• 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment (in a supervisory position)
• Knowledge of Kanban systems or experience in the motor industry
• Valid drivers license and own transport
• Computer literacy

A vacancy exists for a Production Supervisor at our Durban Manufacturing factory in Westmead.

Overall scope of role The Production Supervisor is responsible for general supervision of the production packing staff to meet the production schedule, productivity and quality objectives.

Responsibilities include training and ensuring disciplined work environment is maintained. This person must have at least 5 years of experience in first line supervision in production environment.

Key responsibilities

Delivery of Production Plan

Production productivity

Product Quality

Staff Supervision

Staff Safety Key communication and relationships

Receive instructions from and reports to Manufacturing Manager

Communicates and receives planned production demand requirements daily from the production planner

Communicates daily progress on production plan to stakeholders to ensure smooth material and production flow

Communicates and direct production staff to achieve product plan efficiently Communicates and coordinates machine breakdowns to maintenance

Communicates schedule deviations and material availability issues to stores personnel and production planner Skills, qualifications and experience needed

Matric / Studying towards a Degree

Must be able to communicate in English and Zulu

5+ years experience in managing shop floor production staff

Preferred experience in application of lean manufacturing principles.

Excellent at conflict resolution, communication skills, relationship building and constructive feedback

Good problem-solving skills Organized, planning, Time Management

Purpose of the role

To deliver a quality, cost effective product into the market, on time and consistently in line with Epol standards.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1 year Diploma, preferably in Production Management
• 2-3 years experience in a production environment.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, incl. Outlook, good Excel spreadsheet ability, create Word documents
• Must have sound business understanding, good organization skills and mathematical aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Role responsibilities:

Operations Management

Drives Shift asset productivity through agreed KPIs and efficiencies.

Reports on a Shift basis on actual Operations KPI's versus budget and works with Shift team to address the areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.

Co-ordinates Shift production program with other functional areas to ensure optimal production and weighbridge efficiencies.

Supports Engineering Team through co-ordinating Autonomous Maintenance, housekeeping on a Shift.

Ensures Shift Team accurately and in the agreed time frame, record all relevant production information.

Ensures within shift, that all the positions are manned according to the skills and knowledge required for operating or performing the described work effectively.

Management of Safety Health Risk and Quality

Ensures that all legislative and Industry standards are followed on a Shift and that all areas of non-conformance are reported.

Ensures adherence to ISO 9000/22 000/ standards within the Total Integrated Management System on a Shift.

Ensures ISO in–process quality control processes are followed on a Shift.

Monitors and ensures that quality samples are done by Shift staff are within the specified limits and safe for animal consumption.

Customer Service Management

Supports customer service through Shift KPI and efficiency achievement.

Provides Leadership

Leads shift staff towards meeting targets – through regular communication and on-the-job training of Shift Employees.

Conducts shift indaba meetings and ensures that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

Manages employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

Responsible for co-ordinating the team on a shift.

Must have sound business understanding, good organization skills and mathematical aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Financial Management

Contributes towards cost cutting initiatives within the Production department.

Sustainability and Environment

Measures and manages sustainability practices during shift.

Supplies Info to Production manager after every shift

Environmental Legal Compliance.

Berlin

Published Date: 22 September 2025

Closing Date: 05 October 2025

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Matric
• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial production
• Prior experience as a production Supervisor.
• Ability to manage production operations, staff scheduling, and inventory control
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of fruit & Vegetable preparation standards, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Specific duties and responsibility:

Supervision

Overseeing the production staff.

Delegating duties to the staff.

Monitor cutting, quality, storage, hygiene, machinery and equipment, utensils during shifts.

Ensure all work areas are kept clean and always organized.

Stock Control

Ensure that the correct stock is cut, labelled and packed.

Ensure the process first in first out (FIFO).

Report stock shortages, damages, or discrepancies immediately to the production manager.

Administration

Ensure that the cutting sheet is printed and distributed accordingly. Batch Numbers recorded on cutting sheets.

Verify that all documentation is completed correctly and submitted on time to the production manager.

General

To carry out any other reasonable instruction given by those in authority.

To ensure strict adherence to all Simply Fresh Produce policies and procedures and code of conduct.

Promote teamwork, discipline, and compliance within the department.

Lead by example and always uphold the company's standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person