Production Supervisor Jobs in Cape Town

Libstar is looking for a Production Supervisor in Cape Town to manage the entire production process for a shift. This is a permanent role in food manufacturing for a hands-on supervisor who can run a daily production plan, keep lines efficient, manage yields and waste, and lead a team to deliver orders in full and on time. If you have food manufacturing experience and junior management experience, this is a strong next step in a production career.

About the company and the work

Libstar is a South African food producer whose culture is built on a passion and commitment to quality food, with teams working together in an honest, accountable culture. The Production Supervisor runs a shift’s production, making sure specifications are followed, good manufacturing practices are adhered to at all times, and internal specifications are met. The role is based in Cape Town, the salary is market related, and the reference for this vacancy is 209762. Applications close on 10 November 2026.

Role details and duties

The confirmed facts are: the employer is Libstar; the role is Production Supervisor; the location is Cape Town; it is a permanent position; the salary is market related; and applications close on 10 November 2026. The main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring proper and accurate execution of the daily production plan.
• Ensuring optimum use of production resources, including team members and equipment.
• Proactively managing product yields and keeping waste within the required targets.
• Maintaining the proper functioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Co-ordinating and facilitating the daily “Let’s Talk” meetings at the required level.
• Managing the lunch rotation of staff on the shift.
• Supervising the team to ensure delivery of production targets.
• Identifying training needs within the team, and coaching and mentoring for improvement.
• Ensuring all orders are produced in full and on time, with lines producing at the required efficiency rate.
• Conducting and recording hourly short interval controls and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensuring proper corrective disciplinary measures are applied consistently and fairly where applicable.
• Maintaining all documentation required for due diligence.
• Notifying coordinators about equipment and production problems and any deviations, and liaising with all internal departments for optimal performance.
• Creating jobs in SYSPRO, printing job cards from the TransLution system and ensuring they are accurate, debriefing each job with the team, and completing jobs timeously on TransLution.
• Complying with occupational health and safety requirements, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control.
• Participating in personal hygiene checks and living the brand’s core values.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• At least 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• At least 1 year’s management experience at entry or junior management or supervisory level.
• Proven people management skills.
• Grade 12, NQF Level 4, or a related qualification.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the original advert. Do not pay anyone for this application, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to arrange the job for you.

Practical tips

Production roles are judged on numbers, so be specific: mention the lines or shifts you have run, the yields and waste targets you worked to, and the systems you have used, including SYSPRO or TransLution if you know them. Show how you have coached a team and handled short interval controls or corrective action on the floor. Apply before the closing date of 10 November 2026, and keep a copy of the advert so you can check the details if you are contacted.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. Shortlisted candidates can expect the usual next steps of screening and interviews; always confirm any invitation through the original advert and the recruiter’s official channels.

Important information

This post is for information only and is not the employer. Always confirm the details, including the closing date of 10 November 2026, in the original Careers24 advert before applying.

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