Supervisor Production (Packing)

Location: Klerksdorp, South Africa
Department: Supply Chain
Reference Number: 394773
Company: PepsiCo
Application Status: Open

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, enjoyed more than a billion times each day in over 200 countries. With over $79 billion in net revenue (2021), PepsiCo’s iconic brands include Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Pepsi-Cola, Gatorade, Quaker, and more.

PepsiCo’s vision is to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by advancing its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy — a transformation that centers sustainability and people to drive long-term value and positive impact.

Learn more at: www.pepsico.com

Job Purpose

To supervise shift activities in a manufacturing or continuous process operation, ensuring consistent product quality, efficient processes, equipment maintenance, team management, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise shift operations within the packing department
Monitor and report on product quality parameters
Maintain and update daily shift reports
Control production processes and raw material stock levels
Maintain and ensure functionality of plant, machinery, and equipment
Manage team performance, discipline, and training
Conduct regular plant inspections and escalate deviations
Ensure adherence to safety, health, hygiene, and food compliance standards (Toolbox Talks, PJO, Near Misses, BBS)
Oversee document control compliance
Ensure team is trained on all operational processes
Update and manage shift timesheets
Open and close process orders in the system
Assist with month-end cleaning and stocktaking procedures

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 and/or relevant national qualification/certificate
4–5 years of experience in an FMCG environment (Production & Manufacturing)
Proven supervisory or team leadership experience

Preferred:

National Certificate or Diploma in Production, Operations Management, or Engineering
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and hygiene standards
Experience with health and safety compliance
SAP knowledge (advantageous)
Strong computer literacy

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Supervisor Production (Packing)