Production Supervisor JHB

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000353/Candi

Date posted:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R480000.00 negotiable

SUMMARY:
Our client, a large food manufacturing company, based in Johannesburg, requires a production supervisor to oversee daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety within the plant. Staff supervision and optimising workflow are key to the position.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Execute plant procedures to meet productivity, efficiency, food safety, and quality targets. This will require continuous monitoring of plant performance, reviewing of analytical results and taking corrective action
Identifying areas for improvement in the production process, implementing changes to increase efficiency, and reducing costs
Updating production schedule or plan to ensure weekly production target is met
Control Product and Product Processes
Control Raw Materials stock levels and minimizing waste
Liaise and coordinate maintenance activities on the utilities and production plan with the maintenance team
Conduct inspections as part of an internal audit team and take corrective action
Maintain and promote health, safety and hygiene in accordance with legislation and FSSC 22000 ISO standards
Optimise people, plant, machinery and equipment

Requirements

Minimum B.Tech in Mechanical /Electrical /Chemical/ Industrial Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Production plant operations is essential
Experience in TPM/Lean manufacturing principles
Experience in leading and driving shopfloor excellence
Food manufacturing industry experience is essential

Essential Skills

Organising/planning/technical/administration skills are essential
Consistent attention to accuracy and detail
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Explicit understanding of plant unit operations
Good understanding of production technology
The ability to multitask
Good report writing skills
Able to work shifts

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