Production & Engineering Supervisor
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Position Summary The Production & Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities and machine/equipment performance to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality snack food production. This role leads and develops production staff, monitors operational efficiency, coordinates maintenance and technical repairs, and ensures compliance with occupational safety and production reporting requirements.
- Supervise the production process and monitor employee performance to ensure targets, quality standards, and safety procedures are met.
- Operate production machines and train employees on proper and safe machine operation.
- Monitor production efficiency and reduce waste, including raw material usage and process losses.
- Supervise the maintenance of machines and equipment and coordinate handling of technical breakdowns.
- Ensure occupational safety in the production area and prepare periodic production and machine maintenance reports.
Key Performance Indicators
- Production efficiency and target achievement.
- Reduction of waste and raw material usage.
- Machine downtime and maintenance effectiveness.
- Employee performance and training compliance.
- Safety compliance and accuracy of production/maintenance reports.
Requirements
- Relevant educational background in engineering, food technology, or a related field.
- Experience in production supervision and machine operation, preferably in the snack food or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and maintenance coordination skills.
- Leadership, training, and team development abilities.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and occupational safety standards.
- Good reporting and communication skills.
Skills: Industrial Automation, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Lean Manufacturing, Teamwork, Industrial Engineering, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
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Reporting Line Reports to the Production/Operations Manager.