Production Team Leader at RCL Foods

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized Production Team Leader within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be responsible to manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic processes. Act as back up to Shift Supervisor as well as stand in as an operator when short staffed.
This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Production Manager.
This role is a Permanent role.


Minimum Requirements
Education / Qualifications:


Matric or equivalent NQF4


Experience:


Minimum of 3 years manufacturing operator experience.
Minimum of 2 years perishable food manufacture and FMCG.


Skills/Knowledge


Full understanding of FSMS and OHS Act
Basic supervisory skills


Duties & Responsibilities
During shift


Follow up throughout the shift to ensure production plan is being followed
Sample finished product to check for quality, consistency, weight, volume and defects and take corrective action when required
Conduct temperature checks every 30 minutes throughout the baking process
Check hourly targets are adhered to.
Ensure adherence to process standards
Control waste dough
Assist Shift Supervisor with handover to next Shift Supervisor and maintenance
Report anomaly/issues to Shift Supervisor immediately


Food Safety and Quality


Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants
Ensure the product produced is free from all contaminants by ensuring staff adhere to all GMP and food safety requirements
Ensure that product produced has met all quality parameters.


General


Timeously report any maintenance related issues which will affect the operation in the bakery
Complete job cards for all maintenance work related to faulty equipment and machinery
Report on problems, accidents or breakdowns to Shift Supervisor
Ensure clean as you work policy is maintained and monitored at all times
Using control documents provide handover and feedback on shift as well as root cause and preventative action plan with Shift Supervisor


People Management


Be aware of staffing requirement per shift and per team. Conduct daily headcount
Identify training needs of staff and feedback to Shift Supervisor
Conduct on the job training
Take disciplinary action when necessary
Conduct performance reviews twice yearly and monitor staff performance daily


Deadline:18th September,2026