Supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Production Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified, experienced, and energetic Supervisor to join Sea Harvest Group in Saldanha Bay on the West Coast of South Africa
. This position is based in the Fresh Fish Operations Department
, where the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the production plant. The role focuses on achieving maximum plant performance while ensuring that production targets are met timeously and safely, in accordance with customer expectations and quality standards.

The Sea Harvest Group is a leading vertically integrated seafood, agri‑processing, and branded fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) business with a global footprint. Established in 1964, the company has grown into a trusted household brand both in South Africa and internationally.

To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the production plant, maximizing performance while consistently meeting customer expectations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Monitor and manage absenteeism, arrange and conduct absenteeism counselling and referrals to the clinic.
• Ensure competencies of staff, plan skills development with WPTs.
• Take disciplinary action as and when required, complete incident reports and follow up on enquiries.
• Counsel poor performance.

• Monitor yield and labour efficiency.
• Produce products according to requirements.
• Manage downtime.
• Manage FIFO and ensure traceability.
• Manage line performance.

• Oversee health and safety of employees.
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Arrange corrective training for product non‑conformance.
• Monitor staff workplace hygiene.
  
  Produce products to specification.

• Identify and address areas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain systems and practices necessary for an effective, innovative, safe and continuous learning culture among staff.
• Manage production improvement processes.

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant NQFN Level 6 certificate of competency preferably.
• At least 5‑10 years of relevant production experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of processing and production processes.

• Using information technology.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• People management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Passion for the company.
• Diversity awareness.
• Driving accountability.
• Initiating action.

Interested parties who meet the above requirements and possess the attributes stated may submit an application form, comprehensive CV, along with certified copies (not older than 3 months) of their  qualifications.

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