Job Description

JOB TITLE:
Production Supervisor

Department:
Production

Reports To:
Deputy Lead – Production

Job Purpose
The Production Supervisor oversees daily production operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and cost control are achieved within the assigned production area.

Key Responsibilities
• Execute daily production plans and achieve shift output targets.
• Supervise production activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SOPs, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Minimize downtime, wastage, rejects, and operational inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with QA and Maintenance teams to resolve quality and equipment issues.
• Monitor material usage and support inventory accountability.
• Supervise, coach, and manage production staff performance and discipline.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, and quality reports.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related field.
• Training in GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, or Safety Management is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP systems is desirable.

Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in FMCG or large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience supervising high-volume production lines and shift operations.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, process control, and safety compliance.
• Experience in automated or continuous manufacturing environments is an added advantage.
Preferred Industry Background
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Chemical, Detergent, Edible Oil, or Homecare Manufacturing
• ISO, GMP, and HACCP-compliant environments

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives' of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nairobi, KE

Year Founded

2003

Website

cdl.africa

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