Production Team Leader

RCL FOODS is a leading African food producer in South Africa with a market capitalisation of R13 billion and employing more than 20 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa. We manufacture a wide range of branded and private label food products which we distribute through our own route-to-market supply chain specialist, Vector Logistics. In line with our Passion to provide more food to more people, more often, we have acquired a number of businesses with deep South African roots and strong brands, which have enabled us to diversify our offering and enhance our reach. Included in our portfolio are well-known South African brands such as Selati sugar, Supreme flour, Rainbow and Farmer Brown chicken, Pieman's pies, Mageu Number 1 beverages, Sunbake bread, Nola mayonnaise, Yum Yum peanut butter, Ouma rusks, Bobtail and Catmor pet food products, and Epol and Molatek animal feed. In line with our strategy, we have recently transformed from four separate businesses (TSB Sugar, Rainbow Chicken, Foodcorp and Vector) into "ONE RCL FOODS", an integrated company made up of three divisions supported by common Group functions. 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