TRAFFIC Mpumalanga

Production Supervisor (Agrcultural Feed Mill) (JB4832)

Kontak Recruitment

Job Description

Production Supervisor (Agricultural Feed Mill) (JB4832)

Location: Delmas, Mpumalanga. Salary: R 25 - CTC per month. Employment: Permanent.

We are seeking a dedicated and hands on Production Supervisor to join our team at a leading Agricultural Feed mill based in Delmas. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing production processes, managing plant staff, and ensuring that our feed production meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader who is physically fit, detail oriented, and capable of working within a dynamic and fast paced environment. As the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing full production shifts, operating and maintaining machinery, and enforcing health and safety procedures. If you are ready for a challenging but rewarding role in feed production, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Production supervisor in a Feeding Mill
  • Experience in working with production software and systems
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery, ascend and descend the plant/feed mill, and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Proven experience in managing staff, with strong people management skills
  • Ability to work on a rotating shift system, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  • Must have normal colour vision, be in good health without epilepsy, and be comfortable working at heights
  • Excellent communication and team management skills
  • Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Commitment to health and safety standards in the workplace
  • Ability to work independently and handle responsibility for shift production
  • Own transport is preferable due to the location and shift hours
  • Preferably based near Delmas or willing to relocate with own accommodation arrangements
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee the production of animal feed at the feed mill, ensuring efficiency and quality control
  • Manage and operate complex production systems and programs (training will be provided)
  • Lead and manage a team of plant workers and casual staff during assigned shifts
  • Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of heavy machinery, including forklifts
  • Manage full production shifts, including night shifts and weekends, as part of a rotating shift system
  • Enforce strict adherence to Health and Safety protocols at the plant
  • Supervise the loading and unloading of products
  • Report regularly to the Shift Manager regarding production progress and any issues
  • Print product labels and ensure proper labelling of feed batches
Equal Opportunity

All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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Salary Benchmark
R17,916/month
R12,887 to R24,832/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
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