Job Purpose: We are urgently seeking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing daily bread manufacturing operations, including mixing, proofing, baking, slicing, packaging, and dispatch preparation. The role ensures production targets, product quality, food safety standards, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial
  Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or bakery production
  

• Prior supervisory experience in an FMCG environment is an added advantage
  

Working Conditions

• Factory-based role with exposure to heat, noise, and flour dust
  
• Requires standing for extended periods
  
• Involves light lifting (up to 5 kg)
  
• Requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production efficiency and achievement of output targets

Consistency in product quality and adherence to standards

Reduction of waste, rejects, and production losses

Equipment uptime and minimal unplanned downtime

Staff productivity and performance management

Compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards

Accuracy in packaging, dispatch, and order fulfillment

Key responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and implement daily production plans based on demand forecasts
  
• Plan dough batching and baking schedules
  
• Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials
  
• Monitor output to meet production targets
  
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to avoid shortages
  

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise production staff (mixers, bakers, packers, loaders, etc.)
  
• Assign duties and monitor shift performance
  
• Train, coach, and guide team members
  
• Ensure smooth shift handovers
  
• Promote discipline, teamwork, and productivity
  

3. Production Operations

• Oversee all
  stages: mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging
• Ensure adherence
  to recipes and process standards
• Monitor dough
  consistency, proofing conditions, and oven temperatures
• Maintain efficient
  production flow

4. Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards
  
• Monitor weight, texture, appearance, and packaging
  
• Enforce hygiene and food safety procedures
  
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
  

5. Packaging & Dispatch

• Supervise slicing, packaging, and labeling
  
• Ensure correct sealing, dating, and labeling
  
• Enforce FIFO principles
  
• Coordinate dispatch and verify quantities
  

6. Equipment Management

• Monitor machinery performance (mixers, ovens, slicers, etc.)
  
• Report faults and coordinate maintenance
  
• Support preventive maintenance schedules
  
• Ensure safe and proper machine usage
  

7. Training & Development

• Train new staff on operations and safety
  
• Conduct refresher training sessions
  
• Identify skill gaps and recommend improvements
  

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement efficiency improvements
  
• Analyze production data and reduce bottlenecks
  
• Minimize waste and product rejects
  
• Apply lean manufacturing practices
  

9. Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Enforce workplace safety standards
  
• Ensure PPE usage
  
• Conduct safety inspections
  
• Maintain high hygiene standards
  

10. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain records of: Production output, Raw material usage, Downtime, Quality
checks, Wastage, Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and Report
performance insights to management

If you meet the above requirements, please send your cv to careers@msvlgroup.com