Production Supervisor
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Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Ukunda,Kwale County Department: Production Position: Production Supervisor Reports To: Factory Manager Job Type: Full-Time Number of positions: 1
About the Role
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the food processing industry, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily factory operations. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production, maintaining high product quality standards, optimizing production processes, and fostering a safe and productive work environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience supervising manufacturing teams, and a solid understanding of production planning, quality control, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Supervision & Team Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and support production staff to achieve daily production targets.
- Prepare work schedules and allocate resources effectively.
- Monitor employee performance and provide training and development where needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Production Operations Management
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily manufacturing activities.
- Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining efficiency and quality.
- Adjust workflows and resource allocation to meet changing production demands.
- Maintain accurate production tracking and performance records.
- Quality Assurance
- Ensure products consistently meet established quality standards and specifications.
- Conduct routine inspections of production processes and equipment.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Promote adherence to quality management systems and food safety requirements.
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct safety briefings and promote a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Report and follow up on incidents and corrective actions.
- Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate production records and operational reports.
- Track key production metrics and communicate performance to management.
- Document production issues, downtime, and process changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant manufacturing experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food processing industry.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations and quality control principles.
- Experience using production management systems and reporting tools.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety regulations.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proactive, accountable, and results-driven.