Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Ukunda,Kwale County
Department: Production
Position: Production Supervisor
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.
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.