Production Supervisor (flour / milling / food) - Caribbean

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We are seeking an experienced
Production & Milling Supervisor to oversee daily milling and production
operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible
for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining equipment reliability,
upholding food safety and quality standards, and leading a production team to
achieve operational excellence.

The successful candidate will combine
strong technical expertise with leadership skills to drive productivity,
continuous improvement, and a culture of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

  • Manage daily production and
    milling activities to meet operational targets.
  • Coordinate production schedules
    and resource allocation.
  • Optimize the use of manpower,
    machinery, and raw materials.
  • Ensure smooth and uninterrupted
    production operations.

Production Monitoring

  • Monitor production processes
    and performance metrics.
  • Identify operational issues and
    implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Ensure equipment settings and
    production parameters meet product specifications.
  • Maintain accurate production
    records and reports.

Equipment Maintenance

  • Plan and coordinate preventive
    maintenance activities.
  • Conduct routine inspections of
    production equipment.
  • Collaborate with maintenance
    teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Support initiatives that
    improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Food Safety & Quality

  • Ensure compliance with food
    safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

  • Support implementation and
    maintenance of HACCP and food safety systems.
  • Monitor production quality and
    drive corrective actions where necessary.
  • Contribute to successful
    internal and external audits.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to
    improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
  • Support implementation of
    process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in waste reduction and
    operational optimization projects.

Health, Safety &
Environment

  • Promote and maintain a safe
    working environment.
  • Ensure compliance with
    workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  • Report and address unsafe
    conditions and incidents.
  • Foster a strong safety culture
    across the production team.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and motivate
    production personnel.
  • Monitor team performance and
    support employee development.
  • Promote teamwork,
    accountability, and effective communication.
  • Assist with training and
    onboarding of new employees.


Requirements

Education &
Technical Knowledge

  • Technical vocational diploma or
    bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of milling,
    manufacturing, or food production processes.
  • Understanding of HACCP, food
    safety, and quality management systems.
  • Technical aptitude and
    understanding of industrial machinery and maintenance.
  • Strong planning,
    organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience
    in a production, manufacturing, or food processing environment.
  • Previous supervisory or team
    leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience working within
    quality-driven production environments is an asset.


Benefits

Expat package with benefits.

Industry

FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

TBD

Job Type

Full time

Location

Netherlands Antilles