Title: Shift Supervisor
Reporting to:Production Manager / Senior Supervisor on operations
Overall Purpose of the Job: Planning and implementation of the
overall production objectives within the available resources and timeReporting to:Production Manager / Senior Supervisor on operations
Responsible for:
- Machine
operators, packers
- All
production activities and Security of Premises when HOD is away on
particular shifts
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implement
the work plan as scheduled within the allocated time, staff and available
resources
- Accomplishes
manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning,
monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and
disciplining employees; initiating, coordination and enforcing systems,
policies and procedures.
- Ensure
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs) are
adhered to i.e. ensure all work center are clean at all times during the
shift, ensure proper staff personal hygiene is maintained throughout the
production process.
- Ensure
all machinery are in good condition before startup, follow-up on timely repairs
of any breakdown in collaboration with the technicians.
- Ensure
efficient machine utilization through optimized operations, preventive
machine breakdown maintenance and wastages
- Maintains
work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing
variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel
and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions;
facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points;
initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between
departments
- Provides
manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing
production records and data timely and offer remedies for continued
improvement; answering questions and responding to requests timely eg
Updating the job attendance book during shift, generating pick lists,
verifying work orders, Posting job done and recording machine
breakdown/downtime by the end of the shift
- Ensuring
all quality standards and procedures are adhered to during production
processes
- Ensure
that all non-conformances are investigated; root causes are identified
with corrective and preventive measures undertaken and reported to your
supervisor
- Coordinating
with stores personnel for timely transfer of raw materials and finished
goods
- Facilitates
capacity building through talent identification, nurturing and utilization
by deploying on basis of qualifications and talents
- Responsible
for staff discipline and ensuring that all indiscipline cases are properly
documented and reported to your supervisor by end of shift
- Provide
visible leadership in the promotion of Safety, Health, Hygiene and
Environment.
- To
perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Production Manager
Key Accountabilities & Standards of Performance
a) Customer Satisfaction and team morale
a) Customer Satisfaction and team morale
- SOP
- Achievement of product quality and quantity as and when required through
management of agreed KPI’s as per performance management program
b) Input cost efficiency
- SOP
- scheduled use of machinery and human resource effectively so as to
achieve continued reduction in overtime hours and waste with improved
output
c) Health, Safety and Environment
- SOP
- Achievement of zero incidents and accidents
d) Statutory requirements
- SOP
- Ensures that all legal and Food safety requirements are followed eg
product standards, GMPs and GHPs
e) Staff supervision
- SOP
- Supervises and trains staff on production processes, hygiene and food
safety.
Knowledge and skills
Education qualifications required
- Diploma
in food Science and Technology/Nutrition or any other relevant course
- Degree
holder in food science is an added advantage
Work experience required
- Three
years (3) of working experience in a reputable food industry in same position
or its equivalent
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CVs to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com indicating the JOB TITLE by 28th February 2013
CVs to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com indicating the JOB TITLE by 28th February 2013