Job Description

POSITION: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

About the Position:

We are looking for a

Production Supervisor

responsible for the manufacturing of products from raw materials to baked products.

Working Conditions:

Contract type: Permanent

Overtime hours are applicable for this role.

Number of positions: One (1)

Location of position: Kya sand, Johannesburg

The position will be responsible for:

Supervise and control assigned department as determined by the Production Manager Utilize knowledge and skills to supervise subordinates and assign tasks to ensure that assigned department's production process is effective Ensure that production orders are completed within the prescribed time frame as determined by the Production Manager Apply knowledge and skills to ensure that all products are within specification as determined by the Production Manager Report any deviations from specification to Production Manager immediately Utilize knowledge and skills to be accountable for all functions within assigned department Ensure that materials used are within specification as determined by the Production Manager Apply knowledge and skills to ensure that the production process is cost effective by keeping wastage to a minimum in consultation with the Production Manager Fully understand and practice the company's Food Safety policy and work in conjunction with the Production Manager to ensure that high levels of food safety are upheld in the production process Fully understand and practice the company's hygiene and housekeeping policy assigned to the respective department Ensure that subordinates comply with safety procedures when working with machinery and report non-performing / malfunctioning machinery through the correct processes in consultation with the Production Manager Ensure that all documentation (e.g., yields, waste and shortages) is completed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as required by the Production Manager Monitor and review performance of all subordinates in consultation with the Production Manager Ensure housekeeping is practised on a daily basis Ensure products are manufactured to the allocated machine Produce as per customer specification as per the quality department Yields must be maintained according to required schedules Ensure the correct recipe is followed as per customer requirement Troubleshoot quality and food safety issues where possible. Drive continuous improvement on quality, efficiencies and waste reduction. Report all IR matters to HR department.
Ensure the return of raw materials to the storeroom is done accordingly

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements:

Grade 12

Computer Literate

5 years' experience in baking/manufacturing

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please send your CV to recruitment@lupobakery.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions: 30/07/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/03/14