Premier FMCG is hiring a Supervisor: Packing for a full-time position at the Premier Durban Wheat Mill (PF501). You will supervise the packing shift teams to deliver high-quality packed grain goods as per plan, in line with stock management and buffer management system requirements, while keeping packing operations cost-effective and continuous. You need Matric, 5 years’ supervisory experience and 2–3 years’ packaging experience in the FMCG industry. Apply before the closing date of 13 November 2026.

Job Overview

Detail	Information
Job Title	Supervisor: Packing
Company	Premier FMCG
Site	PF501 – Premier Durban Wheat Mill
Location	Durban, South Africa
Employment Type	Full-time
Closing Date	13 November 2026
Minimum Qualification	Matric or equivalent (packaging supervisory qualification preferable)
Experience Required	5 years’ supervisory experience within a team, and 2–3 years’ packaging experience in the FMCG industry
Working Conditions	Pressurised environment

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across its Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. The company is driven by innovation, collaboration and a high-performance growth culture. It empowers its people to strive for excellence, so that its products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of its consumers.

Job Purpose

To ensure best-cost continuous packing operations by supervising the packing shift teams to deliver high-quality packed grain goods as per plan, in line with stock management and buffer management system requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and full execution of daily packing plans
• Ensure quality packaging and optimal machine efficiencies
• Support accurate process performance reporting by checking operator control sheets as needed
• Ensure operator competency by training on standard work instructions as needed
• Supervise packaging operations to ensure food safety and health
• Ensure good housekeeping and hygiene of the team

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Packaging supervisory qualification preferable
• 5 years’ supervisory experience within a team
• 2–3 years’ packaging experience in the FMCG industry
• Food Safety FSSC 22000
• Advanced OSHACT
• Internal food safety auditing
• Excellent knowledge of Fawema packers
• Demonstrated experience using an ERP system (GP2010)

Skills and Competencies

• Core business processes and capabilities
• Industry (FMCG)
• MS Office (with Excel): intermediate, essential
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Decision-making ability and analytical thinking
• Organising and planning
• Performance management skills: intermediate, essential
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail (essential)
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Excellent planning ability
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency and results orientation

Working Conditions

• Pressurised environment

Who Premier FMCG Is Looking For

Premier FMCG wants an experienced, results-driven packing supervisor who keeps machines efficient, teams competent and food safety standards high. The role suits FMCG packaging supervisors who know Fawema packers, work comfortably with an ERP system and Excel and stay calm in a pressurised environment.

Career Growth Path

A packing supervisor post is a key step in a production management career. With experience, you can progress along this path:

Supervisor: Packing → Senior Production Supervisor → Packing Manager → Production Manager → Operations Manager

Experience with packing efficiencies, food safety systems and team supervision is valuable across milling, food manufacturing and FMCG production roles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is this job based? The job is at the PF501 – Premier Durban Wheat Mill in Durban, South Africa.

Is this a full-time position? Yes. The employment type is full-time.

What is the closing date? The closing date is 13 November 2026.

What qualification do I need? You need Matric or an equivalent qualification. A packaging supervisory qualification is preferable.

How much experience do I need? You need 5 years’ supervisory experience within a team and 2–3 years’ packaging experience in the FMCG industry.

Which certifications and systems should I know? You should have Food Safety FSSC 22000, Advanced OSHACT and internal food safety auditing, excellent knowledge of Fawema packers and experience using an ERP system (GP2010).

What will I do day to day? You will make sure daily packing plans are executed on time and in full, keep packaging quality and machine efficiency high, check operator control sheets, train operators and supervise food safety, housekeeping and hygiene.

What is the working environment like? The advertisement describes it as a pressurised environment.

What is the salary? The advertisement does not state a salary.

How to Apply

1. Make sure you meet the experience and qualification requirements above.
2. Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of your certificates.
3. Click the application link below to apply before 13 November 2026.

Application link: Apply for the Supervisor: Packing role

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