Production Supervisor

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintains the factory in good working order at all times.
• Verifies availability of machinery, raw and pack according to the production plan before assigning people to do the job.
• Authorizes all picking slips before and after collecting materials from stores
• Ensures equipment start-ups within required timelines 
• Assigns employees tasks according to production plan in an efficient and cost- effective manner.
• Effectively controls all inventory coming in to the factory. Ensure waste is kept at a bare minimum.
• Keeps an accurate record of inventory movement at all the times
• Ensures subordinate effectiveness.
• Prepares daily reports detailing achieved results against targets. 
• Prepares waste and downtime reports.
• Assesses problems and make sound recommendations to improve productivity.
• Measures performance throughout work shifts, carefully and make necessary corrections to achieve the set goals. 
• Ensures quality of production is maintained.
• Safely manages waste and residual materials.
• Ensures all variances are explained within 24 hours of receiving the report. 
• Prepares job documents for new employees.
• Enforces discipline based on the company code of conduct and policies.
• Supports the team to meet objectives and established schedules.
• Mobilizes employees to maintain and improve processes and performances.
• Develops, administers, and monitors remedial action plan for poor performers, if applicable.

Experience and Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science or related
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in FMCG