Production Team Leader (Junior Role)

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose

The Production Team Leader will assist with overseeing daily production activities, supervising employees and ensuring production targets, quality standards and food safety requirements are met.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production employees (approximately 100 staff)
• Monitor daily production plans and ensure production targets are achieved
• Check machine performance and ensure production lines operate efficiently
• Identify and resolve production delays and operational issues
• Liaise with the Maintenance team regarding machine breakdowns
• Allocate staff effectively and manage production downtime
• Monitor product packing, labelling and quality standards
• Complete production reports and provide updates on output
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and safety procedures
• Ensure employees follow cleaning, sanitation and PPE requirements
• Identify and isolate products that do not meet quality or food safety standards
• Maintain discipline and promote a safe working environment

• Grade 12
• Minimum 3 years' experience within an FMCG environment
• Previous production or team supervision experience
• Experience in food manufacturing will be advantageous
• Basic understanding of production processes and food safety requirements
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Must be willing to work rotational day and night shifts (06:00–18:00)