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Drake International South Africa

Production Shift Supervisor

Drake International South Africa

  • R30,000 - R35,000 per month
  • Permanent Management position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 18 Jun 2026 by Drake International South Africa
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2640965 - Ref 232122760355807
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About the position

Job title: Production Shift Supervisor



Location: Epping

Employment Type: Permanent





About the Role



To supervise and coordinate daily production activities during assigned shifts, ensuring that food products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, food safety regulations, and company policies.





Key Responsibilities





Production Management

  • Oversee daily production operations to meet production
  • Ensure efficient use of machinery, equipment, and
  • Monitor production lines to minimize downtime and
  • Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams for raw material


Team Supervision

  • Lead, motivate, and manage production staff on
  • Allocate tasks and monitor employee
  • Provide training and guidance to team
  • Ensure discipline, attendance, and adherence to company




Quality Control & Food Safety

  • Ensure products meet quality standards and
  • Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety
  • Conduct routine inspections and address quality issues
  • Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards on the production




Health & Safety Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety
  • Conduct safety checks and enforce use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  • Report and investigate incidents or




Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate production records
  • Track productivity, waste, and
  • Report issues, deviations, and performance metrics to




Equipment & Maintenance

  • Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance
  • Coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and
  • Ensure proper cleaning and upkeep of




Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce
  • Implement process improvements and support lean manufacturing
  • Participate in audits and compliance




Minimum Requirements:




  • Grade 12
  • 3 - 5 years relevant experience in supervisory management in food manufacturing
  • Computer Literate





  • Skills & Competencies

    • Strong leadership and team management
    • Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO).
    • Good problem-solving and decision-making
    • Strong communication and organizational
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet
    • Basic computer skills (MS Office, production systems).
















    Desired Skills:

    • Production
    • Shifts
    • Team

    Employer & Job Benefits:

    • Pension
    • 13th Cheque

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    Drake International South Africa

    About the agency

    Drake International is a world leader in the provision of temporary and permanent recruitment, career path management and outsourcing services. Our unique services are enhanced by innovative technologies for candidate assessment, testing and productivity improvement. Core Services * Executive Placement Specialists * Permanent Recruitment * Flexible Staffing * Outsourcing * Labour Hire * Stock - take Services * Career Management, Outplacement and Guidance Services * Career Transition * Contact Centre Solutions and Recruitment Regional Offices located in: Bedfordview +27 11 463 1195 Bryanston +27 11 883 6800 Durban +27 31 266 2460 Port Elizabeth +27 41 363 8141 Cape Town +27 21 425 3300

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