Production Supervisor

Purpose of the position:

Operate and lead a plant team to achieve product quality, maximum throughput while minimizing waste and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Maths and Science or N3
• National Certificate in Food Processing
• Diploma in Production Management
• Leadership/Management Training
• Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 2 - 3 years
• 6 months 1year from Diploma level in dairy processing role, Team leader/supervisory experience needed

Knowledge:

• Food/Fruit Processing and Technology
• Knowledge of the practical application of fruit processing and technology
• This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for the production of food products
• Production and Processing
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of food products
• Knowledge of the process, product, processing requirements, maintenance procedures, cleaning procedures, health and safety procedures, HACCP, ISO and general manufacturing practices

• Monitoring/Assessing
• performance/development of product make improvements or take corrective action on the processing thereof.