Production Team Leader Durban

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa RCL FOODS Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

Closing Date 2025/10/21

Reference Number RCL

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Production Team Leader Durban

Functions Supply Chain

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Durban

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

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

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