Production Supervisor at CDL Human Resource

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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.