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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Food Production Supervisor to oversee and manage the daily operations of our food manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
As a Food Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising production staff, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly. You will work closely with quality assurance teams to ensure that all products meet company and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will be expected to identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can motivate a team, resolve conflicts, and maintain a safe and clean working environment. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting and be able to adapt to changing production demands. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as you will be liaising with other departments such as logistics, procurement, and maintenance.
Key responsibilities include monitoring production output, training new employees, maintaining production records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback to team members to support their professional development.
The successful candidate will have prior experience in a supervisory role within a food production environment, a solid understanding of food safety standards such as HACCP, and the ability to lead a diverse team. A degree in food science, industrial engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
If you are passionate about food production and have the skills to lead a team to success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Supervise daily food production operations
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Coordinate production schedules and workflow
- Train and mentor production staff
- Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance
- Maintain accurate production and inventory records
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
- Collaborate with quality assurance and logistics teams
- Ensure a safe and clean working environment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience in food production or manufacturing
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
- Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred
- Basic computer skills for reporting and scheduling
- Flexibility to work various shifts as needed
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience supervising a food production team?
- Are you familiar with HACCP and other food safety standards?
- Can you describe a time you improved a production process?
- How do you handle conflicts within your team?
- What steps do you take to ensure workplace safety?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment?
- What is your approach to training new employees?
- How do you prioritize tasks during high-demand periods?
- Do you have experience with production scheduling software?
- Are you available to work flexible shifts, including weekends?
