Job Detail
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Job ID 650
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Male
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Industry Development
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Food Production Supervisors oversee either entire assembly lines or one entity. They are held accountable to
produce outputs and operating activities for food products. Food Production Supervisors also are always striving
to meet their goals to obtain maximum efficiency at a low cost within specified standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervision and Team Leadership: Oversee and lead production
teams, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure staff
members perform their duties effectively.
• Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop production
schedules to meet demand while considering factors such as raw
material availability, equipment capacity, and workforce
capabilities.
• Quality Control: Monitor and enforce quality control measures to
ensure that food products meet specified standards and regulatory
requirements. Address any deviations or issues promptly.
• Adherence to Safety Regulations: Implement and enforce safety
protocols and standards to create a secure working environment.
Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health
regulations.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimize production processes to enhance
efficiency and minimize waste. Identify areas for improvement and
implement measures to streamline operations.
• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage inventory levels of
raw materials and finished goods. Coordinate with procurement
and logistics teams to maintain an efficient supply chain.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that production equipment is
properly maintained and serviced to prevent breakdowns.
Coordinate with maintenance teams for timely repairs and
upgrades.
• Training and Development: Train new employees and provide
ongoing training to existing staff to enhance their skills and
knowledge. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the
production team.
• Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication
within the production team and collaborate with other
departments such as quality control, logistics, and procurement to
address cross-functional issues.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve issues that arise during
the production process, whether related to equipment
malfunctions, quality concerns, or workforce challenges.
• Budget Management: Work within budgetary constraints, making
decisions that optimize resources and contribute to cost-effective
production.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of
production activities, including output, quality control measures,
and any incidents. Generate reports for management as needed.
• Compliance with Regulations: Stay informed about and ensure
compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and
relevant legal requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process
improvement and implement changes to enhance overall
production efficiency and product quality
Technical Competencies:
• MS Office.
• Scheduling.
• Knowledge of operating machines
Professional Competencies:
• Confident decision making.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective planning.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to act quickly
Job Specification:
- A bachelor’s degree in food science,
Food Engineering, Business or Industrial
Engineer. - Manufacturing Supervisor or Shift Supervisor
5 years and more. - OSHA Safety certification, Certified in
Production, and Inventory Management
(CPIM), and Certified Manufacturing
Specialist (CMS) - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
methodologies is a plus