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.