Western Cape: Picking Supervisor posted by iStaff (Pty) Ltd

• At least 5 years’ experience in picking, weighing, or materials handling roles.
• Demonstrated experience with ingredient weighing or batch preparation, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
• High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and weighing equipment verification or calibration.
• Working knowledge of GMP and food safety systems such as HACCP is advantageous.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems including ERP platforms, Excel, and production reporting tools.
• Well-organised with strong planning and time management skills.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively across departments.
• Practical, hands-on leadership approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily ingredient picking and weighing activities in line with production plans.
• Ensure all raw materials are selected and weighed accurately according to approved formulations and schedules.
• Enforce hygiene, safety, and quality standards throughout the picking and weighing process.
• Monitor inventory levels and investigate variances to reduce waste and material losses.
• Train, coach, and support team members to improve accuracy, safety, and productivity.
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows to enhance efficiency and minimise errors.
• Collaborate closely with production, warehouse, and quality teams to maintain a seamless operation.
• Perform routine checks on scales, labelling accuracy, and ingredient traceability systems.
• Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of batch documentation and daily production records.

Oversee team performance and manage shift planning to meet operational demands.
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