PAM 19697 - Production Supervisor (Meat) – Pretoria

SUMMARY:
Production Supervisor (Meat) – Pretoria

POSITION INFO:
Employer Description Manufacturing company specializing in the processing of meat products. Job Description Your duties will encompass: Supervise the full production process, including cutting, seasoning, mixing, filling, drying, deboning, trimming, packing, wrapping, and labelling. Train and develop production staff to meet quality, yield, and production targets. Ensure all products are produced according to customer specifications and quality standards. Manage stock rotation and inventory control within the production environment. Implement and improve production processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Monitor product presentation, packaging, and labelling standards. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety requirements. Investigate and report quality or maintenance non-conformances and implement corrective actions. Optimize the use of equipment, resources, and labour to achieve production objectives. Coordinate production planning to ensure customer service levels are achieved. Lead and supervise production teams to meet operational targets. Conduct workforce planning to ensure adequate staffing levels. Manage employee performance, development, and succession planning. Set team objectives and monitor performance against targets. Maintain positive employee relations and manage workplace conflict effectively. Monitor attendance and timekeeping. Ensure disciplinary procedures are applied fairly and consistently. Qualifications Matric. Meat Cutting Certificate or related. Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in meat cutting and processing, preferably within beef and lamb production. Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a food or meat manufacturing environment. Strong production and process management skills. Sound technical knowledge of meat processing and cutting. Quality assurance and food safety focused. Computer literacy. Strong leadership and people management ability. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.