We are looking for a Production Supervisor who is passionate about ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our production processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a team of production workers and possess strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire their team members to achieve daily production targets. This role will also require strong problem-solving abilities to address any issues that arise in the production process.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers on the production floor.
- Ensure that production targets are met on a daily basis and implement strategies to improve productivity.
- Monitor production processes to identify any issues or bottlenecks and take corrective actions as necessary.
- Train new production workers on operating equipment and following safety protocols.
- Conduct regular inspections of production equipment to ensure that they are functioning properly.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments such as quality control and maintenance to address any production-related issues.
- Prepare and maintain production reports and records for management review.
Requirements - Grade 12 or NQF level 4 qualification.
- Production Supervisor or food-related qualification.
- Confectionary Manufacturing experience – (Advantageous).
- 5 years working experience in a food environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure.
- Good written and communication skills (Multilingual).
- Numerical and analytical skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Word/Excel.
- High levels of initiative, plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Organizational skills and ability to plan.
- Willing to go above and beyond.
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