Job Description
About the Role
Manpower Group is seeking a highly skilled Production Supervisor to join our team in the Western Cape. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring that service delivery to and from internal and external clients meets high standards. With a focus on quality and productivity, this role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about manufacturing and eager to make a meaningful contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that service delivery to and from internal and external clients are monitored and comply to standard
- Communication the production plan and carry out preplanning/preparation for production
- Monitor the production start up process and assist operators with start up deviations
- Manage barriers to implementation of plan
- Review of Performance at regular intervals
- Monitor, maintain and Review Utilisation and Productivity
- Manage downtime and production loss incidents consistently
- Improve and initiate Productivity improvements
- Monitor, maintain and ensure quality and production documentation are completed as per work procedures
- Monitor and ensure adherence to Production and Quality Procedures
- Monitor and ensure adherence to standards
- Manage all Process and quality deviations
- Conduct Audits and manage findings
- Monitor, maintain and ensure adherence to cleaning schedules and WI as per factory requirement
- Oversee plant maintenance and engineering services
- Monitor and ensure assistance with first line and preventative maintenance
- Monitor and ensure machine condition checks
- Contacting and arranging for maintenance support
- Monitor and ensure adherence to procedures and standards.
- Apply 5S principles.
Requirements
- Matriculated
- National Diploma: Food Technology/Production Certificate or Diploma National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operation or Technical Qualification
- Team Leader/Management/Supervisory Training essential
- Previous FMCG experience prefered
- Engineering/Mechanical, Material requirement planning, Plant capacity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Product and process specific knowledge,
- Knowledge and interpretation of advance process control, Principles of microbiology, biochemistry, understanding of processing equipment, Clean in Place (CIP) procedures, HACCP, waste management, GMP quality control and quality assurance, raw material functions, intermediate knowledge instrumentation, system fault finding, health and safety practices, food legislation.
Salary & Benefits
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About FMCG Retail Jobs in Western Cape
The FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) retail industry in Western Cape is a dynamic and competitive field, with job seekers often facing high demand for skilled professionals. Typically, this industry experiences steady growth due to the country’s urbanisation and increasing middle-class consumer base. As a result, job opportunities are common, especially in sectors such as financial services, technology, and manufacturing.
In general, FMCG retail positions in Western Cape can command salary ranges that vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad ranges cannot be provided due to the complexity of individual circumstances, it is often true that salaries for these roles fall within the following ranges: R400 000 – R1 200 000 per annum. However, please note that actual salaries may differ significantly depending on individual qualifications, employer size, and local market conditions.
Common skills required for FMCG retail positions include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a solid understanding of business operations and customer service principles. Typically, candidates with experience in sales, marketing, or logistics are well-suited for these roles. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are often necessary to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.
FMCG retail jobs can be found across various industry sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. These roles may involve working with products such as food, beverages, personal care items, or household goods. The common thread among these industries is the need for skilled professionals who can drive business growth, manage supply chains, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
For those looking to break into FMCG retail careers in Western Cape, career development opportunities are often plentiful. Typically, experienced professionals may be eligible for promotions to senior management roles or take on more strategic responsibilities. Others may choose to transition into related fields such as product management, marketing, or logistics. With experience and skills honed over time, FMCG retail professionals can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career in this dynamic industry.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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