Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Closing Date: 2026/10/28

Reference Number: RCL261021-4

Company: RCL Foods

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Functions: Operations/Manufacturing

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Town / City: Tzaneen

Location - Province: Limpopo

Location - Country: South Africa

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We Grow What Matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering
• Chamber of baking, will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between department.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Remuneration & Benefits

Policy

Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with the company’s EE Plan, including all persons with disabilities.