Production Supervisor

Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Description

Job Purpose

  • The Production Supervisor oversees daily production operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and cost control are achieved within the assigned production area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute daily production plans and achieve shift output targets.
  • Supervise production activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of manpower, machines, and materials.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SOPs, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Minimize downtime, wastage, rejects, and operational inefficiencies.
  • Coordinate with QA and Maintenance teams to resolve quality and equipment issues.
  • Monitor material usage and support inventory accountability.
  • Supervise, coach, and manage production staff performance and discipline.
  • Maintain accurate production, downtime, and quality reports.
  • Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related field.
  • Training in GMP, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, or Safety Management is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of ERP/SAP systems is desirable.

Experience

  • 3–5 years’ experience in FMCG or large-scale manufacturing.
  • Experience supervising high-volume production lines and shift operations.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, process control, and safety compliance.
  • Experience in automated or continuous manufacturing environments is an added advantage.

Preferred Industry Background

  • FMCG Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Chemical, Detergent, Edible Oil, or Homecare Manufacturing
  • ISO, GMP, and HACCP-compliant environments
 
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