Background

Well, our journey begun back in 1999 when Kinangop Dairy Ltd was established and incorporated as Mkulima Creameries Ltd. Our aim was buying, processing, packaging and distributing dairy products using milk produced from the milk-rich catchment areas of Kinangop. In 2006, Mkulima Creameries Ltd changed its name to Kinangop Dairy Ltd as a strategy of widening ...

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and reliable production operations by translating production plans into daily execution.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure daily production targets are achieved within required timelines.
• Monitor and control milk intake, processing, and utilization to minimize losses.
• Supervise production of milk, and other dairy products.
• Ensure effective CIP, sterilization, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Supervise packaging and filling machines to minimize downtime and wastage.
• Ensure proper handling and accountability of packaging materials.
• Maintain production records, waste reports, and shift reports.
• Conduct routine quality checks before product release.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Report machine breakdowns and operational challenges for corrective action.
• Ensure availability of production materials and supplies.
• Participate in cost-control initiatives and resource optimization.
• Provide leadership and supervision to production teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Production Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in dairy, food processing, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of dairy processing operations, quality management and food safety.
• Experience with packaging/filling machines and production equipment.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP principles, and workplace safety standards.
• Computer proficiency; ERP experience will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage production shifts.

• Ensure daily production targets are achieved within required timelines.
• Monitor and control milk intake, processing, and utilization to minimize losses.
• Supervise production of milk, and other dairy products.
• Ensure effective CIP, sterilization, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Supervise packaging and filling machines to minimize downtime and wastage.
• Ensure proper handling and accountability of packaging materials.
• Maintain production records, waste reports, and shift reports.
• Conduct routine quality checks before product release.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Report machine breakdowns and operational challenges for corrective action.
• Ensure availability of production materials and supplies.
• Participate in cost-control initiatives and resource optimization.
• Provide leadership and supervision to production teams.

• Strong analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP principles, and workplace safety standards
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage production shifts

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Production Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in dairy, food processing, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of dairy processing operations, quality management and food safety.
• Experience with packaging/filling machines and production equipment.
• ERP experience will be an added advantage.