Germiston: Production Supervisor posted by 3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily packhouse production operations, ensuring that all production targets, quality standards, and operational requirements are met efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and next-day production activities.
• Ensure correct stock allocation and quantities per production line.
• Execute production in line with operational plans to meet deadlines and slot times.
• Monitor production progress and ensure completion within required timeframes.
• Identify production delays or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure teams are prepared and ready prior to shift start.
• Confirm availability of packaging, equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Conduct start-up checks on machines and ensure readiness of production lines.
• Ensure all required stock is prepared and positioned for production.

• Supervise and coordinate production staff across multiple lines.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance and submit payroll-related information.
• Manage leave schedules and workforce planning.
• Prepare and implement shift rosters.
• Foster a productive, disciplined, and performance-driven working environment.

• Communicate production plans clearly to all team members.
• Ensure real-time execution of sales orders and operational updates.
• Liaise with internal teams including QC, procurement, and stock control.
• Communicate shortages, variances, and operational challenges to management and relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor line performance and productivity levels.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Manage overtime to ensure it is controlled, justified, and pre-approved.
• Provide feedback and reporting on operational performance and challenges.

• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards aligned to clean as you go practices.
• Ensure all processes are executed in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Support accurate stock allocation and usage during production.
• Ensure accurate stock takes are completed.
• Monitor wastage, returns, and variances.
• Ensure all materials and tools are properly managed and stored.

• Ensure all production lines are cleared at end of shift.
• Confirm all equipment and tools are returned and stored correctly.
• Ensure waste and returns are removed from production areas.
• Ensure machinery is cleaned to required standards.

Key Competencies & Attributes

Strong leadership and team management capability.

Excellent organisational and coordination skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Problem-solving mindset with strong decision-making ability.

Experience & Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12 (essential).

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (essential).

Minimum 5+ years experience in a production or packhouse environment within FMCG, fresh produce, or agricultural processing (essential).

At least 23 years experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, managing production staff and output (essential).

Salary & Benefits

Market-related Total cost to company package (TCTC).