PLANT SUPERVISOR

About the role

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the manufacturing plant to ensure that production targets, product quality, food safety, manpower utilization, equipment efficiency, and company policies are consistently achieved. The position supervises production activities and coordinates with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, Logistics, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities based on approved production schedules
• Ensure production targets are achieved within the required timeline and standards
• Monitor production output, downtime, rejects, rework, and material usage
• Ensure proper implementation of production procedures, work instructions, and SOPs
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
• Supervise, assign, and monitor production personnel according to operational requirements
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, discipline, and performance
• Ensure that all production activities comply with company quality standards and food safety requirements
• Coordinate with Maintenance regarding machine breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and equipment concerns
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health requirements

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred
• At least 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing/FMCG operations, with supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing is an advantage
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and manufacturing processes
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, holidays, or extended hours when operationally required