Production Supervisor

6 days ago

Somerset West, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

My client is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of frozen fruit, purees and concentrates and services the industrial trade. They source local fresh fruits for freezing and also export worldwide.
With 2 cold storage facilities and distribution centres they distribute to all national and international markets. An exciting opportunity arose to work with this top-notch company as a Production Supervisor. If this interests you, then please do read further.

Position details:
Type: Permanent
Primary purpose: The Production Supervisor is to plan and schedule production and ensure production requirements and targes are met.

**Responsibilities**:

- Display a leadership role in the HACCP practices and ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance to Health and Safety policy and requirements
- Manage, upskill and train workforce on all product types and production processes
- Monitor staff performance and follow disciplinary guide for progressive discipline
- Minimise contamination of foreign material and objects during production runs
- Ensure production is managed according to the open works order
- Update works orders immediately
- Monitor production processes and make necessary changes to limit bottlenecks
- Ensure packed stock is palletized correctly before despatch to the warehouse
- Maintain effective and efficient production at all times
- Monitor wastage and packing materials and destroy excess labels at the end of the Production run
- Ensure final product meets specification standard and customer requirements
- Ensure temperature control and quality of product is maintained
- Finished goods must be despatch to the warehouse within 1 hour of being packed
- Maintain quality of product and production processes
- Issue and Complete works orders for picking to minimise delays in production
- Complete, check and submit timesheets and leave forms to Payroll
- Ensure all entry and exits to the production areas are clean and clear
- Ensure compliance to PPE
- Teach and ensure safe working practices
- Ensure staff are trained and certified on the machinery they operate
- Maintain and schedule maintenance of all machinery and equipment
- Ensure cleanliness and clean up during and after shift
- Investigate and implement preventative measure when a non conformance is found
- Deep clean as per schedule

Location (country, city): Somerset-West, Cape Town

Job Qualification & Experience:

- Matric and/or Production Management qualification (not negotiable)
- Proficient in Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Knowledge of Sage and Stock Management System (Advantageous)
- 5 Years minimum related experience of which 2 years in managing staff
- Knowledge and experience of production methods and processes
- Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Good communicator, Firm, Assertive
- Team Player

Company Description:
My client is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of frozen fruit, purees and concentrates and services the industrial trade. They source local fresh fruits for freezing and also export worldwide.
With 2 cold storage facilities and distribution centres they distribute to all national and international markets.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

  • Production Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Helderberg Personnel Full time

    Well established food manufacturing company based in Somerset West has a vacancy for a Production Supervisor to join their team. The main focus of this role is to oversee approximately 15 staff members. The supervisor will plan, organise and monitor workflow on the production floor and implement ways to to improve employee efficiency to maximise production...

  • Production Supervisor

    1 day ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Helderberg Personnel Full time

    Our client is an agri-business that specialises in the growing, packing and marketing of fruit to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe and has an ideal opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to take responsibility of a fruit production unit. **Responsibilities**: - Managing two teams of employees that continuously achieve...

  • Night Shift Production Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Somerset West, South Africa University of Fort Hare Full time

    Manufacturing / Engineering company based in Somerset West, is seeking to employ a Night Shift Production Supervisor to join their team. As a Night Shift Production Supervisor you will be required (but not limited) to: Coordinate labour activities to reach daily production targets Manage absenteeism Manage raw material, work in progress and finished goods...

  • Production Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Enshrine Placements Full time

    A leading, industrial IoT company, based in the picturesque Somerset West, developing AI-Augmented solutions. Well-reputed for signal processing, enterprise-level software engineering, and deep domain expertise they design and develop technologies that solve problems, and add value, to key global industries. Their client base spans multiple continents...

  • Production Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Status Staffing Full time

    A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : ProductionBASIC SALARY : R25 000 R30 000 + benefitsSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS: Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. A relevant tertiary qualification such as BSc (Food Science), BEng (Engineering), BTech (Food Technology), or...

  • Groundsman Supervisor

    3 days ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Faircape Group Full time

    Faircape Life operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus. We are looking for a Groundsman Supervisor to work at our Bridgewater Manor. The Groundsman Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Groundsmen at the village. Duties include job...

  • Production Team Lead

    1 day ago

    Somerset West, South Africa NewSpace Systems Full time

    **KEY PURPOSE OF JOB** Product development and manufacturing aerospace engineering company in Somerset West has a permanent position for a Production Team lead, responsible for managing the day to day activities of an assigned production line and team. Actively support the teams outputs with the assembly of high-reliability electro-mechanical...

  • Food Service Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Somerset West, South Africa GERACARE (PTY) Ltd TA Geratec Full time

    **Position Summary** * The Food Service Supervisor duties include but are not limited to menu planning and stock control, managing hygiene, safety and quality standards, control of equipment, cutlery and crockery. The Food Service Supervisor will, in the absence of the Manager, utilize their team to ensure that the best possible service is given and that...

  • Catering Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Somerset West, South Africa Western Province Caterers Full time

    **Requirements**: - High school/equivalent in experience - focus on intermediate literacy and numerical abilities; - Food and Beverage Manager or similar qualification; - Previous experience in an Supervisor role or equivalent. Competencies/Skills: - Good knowledge of food safety & hygiene practices; - Good knowledge of stock and cost control; - Good...

  • Estate Landscape Supervisor

    6 days ago

    Somerset West, South Africa HRNow Full time

    An established landscape company is looking for an experienced landscape and garden maintenance supervisor to maintain and landscape an estate's garden in Somerset West. This will include managing the estate gardens, and any landscaping projects that may arise in the area. Responsibilities include: Garden Maintenance - The estate’s garden is maintained to...