Factory Supervisor

THE JOB

Requirements

• KCSE Certificate; Certificate/Diploma in Food Science or Diploma in Industrial Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
  

• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant factory environment.
  

• Computer Literate.
  

• Excellent communication skills.
  

• Good organising and planning skills.
  

• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
  

• Oversee the processing parameters in any of the assigned sections, such as withering, Oxidation, Sorting and Packing and ensure that the parameters are within the requirements of factory standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure stenciling and seal masking are well done and visible.

• Ensure paper sacks are well palletized.
  

• Ensure invoice samples match packed teas.
  

• Eliminate/reduce paper sack damage to zero
  

• Ensure all daily binned teas are packed and stocks taken at least weekly

• Ensure consistent and high-quality teas by monitoring on an hourly basis the quality performance of tea under processing and report promptly to the relevant machine operator any deviations from the standard, for corrective action to be taken.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation systems, e.g, FSSC 22000 food safety, environment Health & Safety (EHS), Rain Forest Alliance (RA), Fairtrade (FT), and Organic Soil Association (SA), and to drive total compliance with their requirements and keep their respective records.

• Be conversant with Continuous Improvement programs and implement all the principles therein.

• Ensure that production data is up to date.
  

• Ensure optimum use of available resources through proper allocation of labour.

• Ensure food safety is always achieved through good manufacturing practices.
  

• Assist in the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing best practices such as Focused Improvement, Visual Management, 5S, Teamwork, and Environmental Health and Safety.

• Ensure the safety and health of oneself and other employees at work.

HOW TO APPLY