Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Reporting To: Production Manager

Supervises: Production Technicians and Production Staff

Job Objective / Summary

Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource utilization and management of performance and output

Description of Duties

• Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
• Requisition of production materials
• Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
• Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
• Participate in product development activities
• Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
• Preparation of the daily production reports
• Carrying out online analysis of water and juice hourly
• On line quality control checks
• Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
• Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
• Communication with relevant person from the store
• Filing material transfer notes
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.

Job Specifications

A detailed description of the minimum and desirable level of education, professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes.

• University degree: B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
• Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
• 3 years progressive working experience in FMCG firm

Performance standards for this job

The minimum standards of successful job performance, in terms of quantity, quality and accuracy, time or cost.

• Quantity: Production targets must be met or exceeded
• Quality: Must be met
• Accuracy: Of utmost importance in all operations
• Time: All assignments and operations must be done timeously
• Cost: Manage costs in production operations without compromising quality of required quantity

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity
• Work independently and in teams
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
• Maintain effective communication with your colleagues, both junior and senior
• Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
• Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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