DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. A Production Supervisor plays a key role in managing and overseeing the production processes. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe production of products, compliance with regulations, and the supervision of production staff
2. Oversee and coordinate production activities
3. Ensure production meets quality, quantity, and safety standards
4. Supervise production workers, providing guidance and support to maintain a productive and motivated team
5. Schedule work, assign tasks, and monitor employee performance
6. Maintain quality controls, measures to ensure the consistency and safety or poultry products
7. Conduct regular inspections and checks to prevent defects or contamination
8. Enforce health and safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment
9. Address and report safety concerns and incidents promptly
10. Monitor product inventory, ensuring that stock levels are adequate for production demands
11. Coordinate stock replenishment as needed
12. Ensure production equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition
13. Schedule equipment maintenance and repairs as required
14. Monitor production targets and performance metrics to achieve production efficiency and meet goals

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Matric
2. Diploma or equivalent – advantageous
3. Proven work experience as a production supervisor within the food industry
4. Experience in food safety audits - FSSC, HACCP, etc
5. Strong leadership and supervisory skills
6. Technical experience - Poultry knowledge, Food safety and quality control, Processing Equipment, Health and Safety regulations, Inventory Management and Production Scheduling