Kurt Sias

Production Supervisor with over 10 years' experience in FMCG food and beverage manufacturing, built through consistent progression from Laboratory General Worker to Production Supervisor at In2Food. Experienced in warehouse dispatch operations, including truck loading supervision, load scheduling, stock and load verification, and direct customer liaison on delivery planning. Skilled at leading teams of up to 25 employees in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while maintaining food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

Working knowledge of Syspro, with a track record of learning new operational systems quickly. Holds a National Certificate in Management (NQF Level 4), Health & Safety Representative training, and Counterbalance Forklift certification.

Production Supervisor - In2Food

(2016-04)

Current role, following internal progression from Laboratory General Worker through Team Leader, Chargehand and Junior Supervisor.

• Supervise truck loading activities and ensure products are correctly staged and ready for dispatch.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding truck loads, dispatch requirements and delivery planning.
• Coordinate daily activities across Production, Warehouse, Planning, Logistics and Quality Assurance.
• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules, allocating manpower for teams of up to 25+ employees.
• Lead, coach and develop production teams, promoting accountability, teamwork and performance.
• Supervise the Kombucha production department (previously High Care and Crating).
• Monitor productivity and ensure production targets are met within customer deadlines, minimising downtime.
• Ensure products comply with quality, food safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train and mentor employees on procedures and equipment operation; maintain production documentation.
• Operate counterbalanced forklift equipment as required.

Junior Supervisor - In2Food

Delivered production against plan; ensured critical functions were covered by trained staff; allocated labour and resources effectively.

Chargehand - In2Food

Managed production planning and work instructions; reduced product rejections and waste; trained staff on equipment operation.

Team Leader - In2Food

Planned people, equipment and production workflow to meet quantity, quality and cost targets.

Laboratory General Worker - In2Food

Performed microbiological testing (VRBG, E. coli, Yeast & Mould, TVC, Salmonella, Listeria) on Woolworths products; maintained laboratory quality and food safety standards.

Sales Assistant - Woolworths

(2015-11 - 2016-02)

• Assisted customers, merchandised and replenished stock, and supported daily stock-taking and general store operations.

Rusthof Secondary School