Job summary

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.

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Experience Level:

Mid level

Experience Length:

3 years

Job descriptions & requirements

Position: Production Supervisor

Department: Bread Manufacturing

Location: Thika

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Gross KSh 50,000

Joining: As soon as possible

Job Purpose: 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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards
• Monitor weight, texture, appearance, and packaging
• Enforce hygiene and food safety procedures
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
• Supervise slicing, packaging, and labeling
• Ensure correct sealing, dating, and labeling
• Enforce FIFO principles
• Coordinate dispatch and verify quantities
• Monitor machinery performance (mixers, ovens, slicers, etc.)
• Report faults and coordinate maintenance
• Support preventive maintenance schedules
• Ensure safe and proper machine usage
• Train new staff on operations and safety
• Conduct refresher training sessions
• Identify skill gaps and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements
• Analyze production data and reduce bottlenecks
• Minimize waste and product rejects
• Apply lean manufacturing practices
• Enforce workplace safety standards
• Ensure PPE usage
• Conduct safety inspections
• Maintain high hygiene standards
• Maintain records of: Production output, Raw material usage, Downtime, Quality checks, Wastage, Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and Report performance insights to management

• Production Planning
• Team Leadership
• Supervision
• Production Operations Management
• Quality Control
• Food Safety
• Packaging
• Dispatch Coordination
• Equipment Management
• Training and Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Health, Safety & Hygiene Enforcement
• Reporting and Documentation

• 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