Production Supervisor (Food)

An exciting opportunity is available for a driven Production Supervisor to join our dynamic fast growing FMCG manufacturing business as part of the Production and Operations team in Port Elizabeth.Job Description and requirements:People and Safety:Excellent leadership and managementAbility to interact in an effective manner with all levels of thePrevious experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organizing and teamSelf-motivated, managing a team with a demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and to lead / motivate others.Supervising employees in the manufacturing of food products, ensuring safety, good quality products andManage human capital and absenteeism.DisciplinaryProcess IOD's and report any safety incidents.Serve as Safety Rep (training will be provided).Assist in ensuring staff works safely and in a safeTraining and Development of production employeesOperations:Safe and efficientMeet plant KPI's andDowntime reduction through tracking downtime and planningMonitor production quality and take correctiveMinimize waste.Right first-time approach on allWork overtime/ night shift as and whenStock Management:Raw material planning andMonthly stock takes.Ensure deliveries are made according toManagement of raw material consumption rates ensuring records accuracy and daily mass balance for traceability ofQuality:Good knowledge of GMP's/HACCP/FSSC 22000 regulatory requirements, housekeeping and health and safety (Advantageous).Experience and knowledge of internal / external auditing practices is (Advantageous).Adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, Food management System, HACCP and Good Hygiene & HousekeepingOrganize internal core training with qualityQualifications and Skills:Grade 12 or NQF level 4Production Supervisor or food relatedConfectionery manufacturing experience – (Advantageous)5 years working experience in a food environment.Ability to learn quickly and work underGood written and communication skills (Multilingual).Numerical and analyticalComputer literacy in MS Word/Excel.High levels of initiative, plans and carries out responsibilities with minimalOrganizational skills and ability toWilling to go above andWhat our client can offer you!Work/life balance workingPositive and supportive OrganizationalProvidentDecember / JanuaryEmployment type – Full