Production Supervisor for Meat Processing in Johannesburg
Professional Recruitment Partners · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Are you a hands-on Production Supervisor with meat processing experience? This permanent role in Johannesburg offers R30,000 to R45,000 CTC per month and the chance to lead a team in a fast-paced food production environment. You will oversee daily operations, ensure food safety and quality, and drive efficiency. If you have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in meat processing or food manufacturing, this could be your next career move.
About the role
An established meat processing operation in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to manage daily production activities and lead the production team. You will report to the Production Manager and ensure that products are processed, packed and prepared according to quality, food safety and production requirements.
Your day to day will involve:
- Supervising meat processing activities such as cutting, deboning, trimming, mincing, portioning, marinating, packing and labelling
- Planning production schedules, allocating resources and monitoring output to meet targets and delivery deadlines
- Managing staff performance, attendance, discipline and training
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
- Monitoring yields, portion control, stock usage and minimising wastage
- Maintaining accurate production, hygiene, temperature and quality records
- Coordinating with quality assurance, maintenance, stores and dispatch teams
- Identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical improvements to production efficiency
To apply, submit your CV clearly outlining your meat processing experience, production responsibilities, team size managed and achievements relating to productivity, yield improvement, quality and food safety.
Requirements
- Matric certificate
- Relevant qualification in Food Technology, Meat Processing, Production Management or a related field would be advantageous
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a production supervisory role within meat processing or the food manufacturing industry
- Practical understanding of meat processing operations and production workflows
- Experience supervising production teams in a fast paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, quality control and workplace safety requirements
- Experience monitoring production targets, yields, wastage and productivity
- Strong staff supervision and team management skills
- Good planning, coordination and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
- High attention to detail and commitment to food safety
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and production or stock management systems
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily meat processing and production activities to meet production targets and delivery schedules
- Ensure production plans are implemented efficiently and resources are allocated appropriately
- Monitor production output, workflow, productivity and downtime
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve production efficiency
- Supervise, allocate and monitor the work of production employees
- Ensure staff adhere to production procedures, work instructions and performance standards
- Conduct shift briefings and communicate daily production targets
- Monitor attendance, timekeeping, discipline and overall staff performance
- Train and develop employees on production processes, hygiene and safe working practices
- Oversee meat processing activities such as cutting, deboning, trimming, mincing, portioning, marinating, packing and labelling
- Ensure products meet required specifications, weights, presentation and quality standards
- Monitor product handling, temperature control, storage and cold chain requirements
- Identify and report quality deviations, non conforming products and processing issues
- Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, hygiene standards and company procedures
- Monitor cleaning and sanitation activities across production areas
- Enforce personal hygiene, protective clothing and contamination prevention procedures
- Maintain accurate production, hygiene, temperature and quality records
- Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Monitor raw material usage, stock levels, product yields and production losses
- Investigate excessive wastage, yield variances and stock discrepancies
- Assist with stock counts and production reconciliations
- Ensure production machinery and equipment are operated safely and correctly
- Report equipment faults and coordinate maintenance requirements
- Enforce occupational health and safety procedures within the production environment
- Prepare daily and periodic production reports covering output, yields, wastage, downtime and staffing
- Monitor performance against production targets and identify areas for improvement
- Work with management, quality assurance, maintenance, stores and dispatch teams to improve workflow and delivery performance
Benefits
Medical Aid Contribution, Provident Fund Contribution
Job details
- Organisation
- Professional Recruitment Partners
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R30k to R45k per month / monthly
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Production Supervisor role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience in meat processing. Highlight the specific tasks you have supervised like cutting, deboning, packing and how you managed food safety and hygiene. Include the size of the teams you have led and any achievements around reducing waste or improving yields. The salary range is good for this level so be prepared to discuss your supervisory experience and how you handle pressure in a fast paced production environment. If you have a qualification in Food Technology or Production Management, mention it even if it is not required. Good luck!
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