Production Supervisor

Position: Production Supervisor

Department: Bread Manufacturing
Location: Thika
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Gross KSh 50,000

Joining: As soon as possible

Job Purpose: The role ensures production targets, product quality, food safety standards, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
  
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or bakery production
  
• Prior supervisory experience in an FMCG environment is an added advantage

Working Conditions

• Factory-based role with exposure to heat, noise, and flour dust
  
• Requires standing for extended periods
  
• Involves light lifting (up to 5 kg)
  
• Requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production efficiency and achievement of output targets
  
• Consistency in product quality and adherence to standards
  
• Reduction of waste, rejects, and production losses
  
• Equipment uptime and minimal unplanned downtime
  
• Staff productivity and performance management
  
• Compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards
  
• Accuracy in packaging, dispatch, and order fulfillment

Key responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and implement daily production plans based on demand forecasts
  
• Plan dough batching and baking schedules
  
• Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials
  
• Monitor output to meet production targets
  
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to avoid shortages

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise production staff (mixers, bakers, packers, loaders, etc.)
  
• Assign duties and monitor shift performance
  
• Train, coach, and guide team members
  
• Ensure smooth shift handovers
  
• Promote discipline, teamwork, and productivity

3. Production Operations

• Oversee all stages: mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging
  
• Ensure adherence to recipes and process standards
  
• Monitor dough consistency, proofing conditions, and oven temperatures
  

Maintain efficient production flow

4. Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards
  
• Monitor weight, texture, appearance, and packaging
  
• Enforce hygiene and food safety procedures
  
• Investigate and resolve quality issues

5. Packaging & Dispatch

• Supervise slicing, packaging, and labeling
  
• Ensure correct sealing, dating, and labeling
  
• Enforce FIFO principles
  
• Coordinate dispatch and verify quantities

6. Equipment Management

• Monitor machinery performance (mixers, ovens, slicers, etc.)
  
• Report faults and coordinate maintenance
  
• Support preventive maintenance schedules
  
• Ensure safe and proper machine usage

7. Training & Development

• Train new staff on operations and safety
  
• Conduct refresher training sessions
  
• Identify skill gaps and recommend improvements

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements
  
• Analyze production data and reduce bottlenecks
  
• Minimize waste and product rejects
  
• Apply lean manufacturing practices

9. Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Enforce workplace safety standards
  
• Ensure PPE usage
  
• Conduct safety inspections
  
• Maintain high hygiene standards

10. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain records of: Production output, Raw material usage, Downtime, Quality checks, Wastage, Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and Report performance insights to management

If you meet the above requirements, please send your cv to careers@msvlgroup.com