Process Leader x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Process Leader
- Reference Number: CLO260925-1
- Job Type: Permanent
- Department: Production
- Job Category: Manufacturing
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
- Required Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
- Closing Date: 9 October 2026
Job Description
The Process Leader is responsible for overseeing manufacturing, processing and/or packaging operations to ensure product quality, operational efficiency and compliance with company standards.
The successful candidate will monitor production processes, maintain equipment standards and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements and 5S principles.
The role also involves leading, coaching and developing employees, managing team performance and ensuring that departmental production objectives are achieved effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance
- Apply quality assurance procedures throughout the manufacturing and/or packaging process.
- Ensure product integrity and compliance with quality standards.
- Monitor and control production inputs and outputs.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Maintain good housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
First-Line Maintenance and Inspections
- Conduct first-line maintenance on production equipment.
- Perform routine equipment inspections.
- Ensure equipment and machinery are used correctly and safely.
- Identify and report equipment-related issues where necessary.
Manufacturing and Processing
- Ensure manufacturing and processing activities are conducted according to approved SOPs.
- Monitor production processes to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Ensure Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) procedures are correctly implemented and completed.
- Support efficient and consistent production operations.
Staff Management and Leadership
- Ensure optimal utilisation of employees to achieve operational objectives.
- Train, coach and develop employees to improve their skills and performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and on-the-job training.
- Conduct team meetings and communicate relevant information effectively.
- Set performance objectives and monitor team progress.
- Evaluate employee and team performance.
- Apply disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently in accordance with company policies.
- Liaise with management and other departments to maintain operational alignment.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A relevant technical or manufacturing-related qualification will be advantageous, such as:
- Food Technology
- Food Science
- Production Management
- Operations Management
- Food and Beverage
- Technical training or certification in FMCG manufacturing, processing, packaging, GMP or food safety will be advantageous.
Experience
- 1–3 years’ relevant FMCG industry experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing, processing or packaging environment is preferred.
- Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role is essential.
Additional Requirements
- Fluency in Business English.
- Intermediate computer literacy.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Ability to coach and develop employees.
- Proactive and action-oriented approach.
- Ability to maintain high standards.
- Strong team-building skills.
- Effective collaboration and communication.
- Ability to manage people for performance.
- Commitment and motivation.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.