FOOD MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

Job Summary

Supervise and manage daily food production operations to meet targets while ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food production and manufacturing operations to ensure timely completion of orders
• Plan and assign duties to production workers to achieve production targets efficiently
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and production efficiency to maintain company standards
• Ensure all food products are prepared according to company specifications and quality requirements
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety throughout production processes
• Ensure compliance with SFA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and company procedures
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products to support continuous production
• Minimise food wastage and control production costs through effective resource management
• Inspect production equipment regularly and report maintenance or safety issues promptly
• Train and guide production workers on operating procedures, hygiene, and safety requirements to enhance team performance
• Prepare daily production records, stock reports, and other relevant documentation accurately
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and management teams to streamline production workflow
• Resolve production issues proactively to ensure orders are completed on schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support operational goals

Required competencies and certifications

• Relevant experience in food manufacturing, food processing, or production supervision
• Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and quality-control procedures
• Ability to supervise and manage a team of production workers
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods and work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene or food safety certification