Job Title:
Production Supervisor
Location:
Ukunda,Kwale County
Department: P
roduction
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
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Requirements
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.
