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JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-CONFECTIONERY

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client in the confectionary industry, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Production Supervisor-Confectionery to work in Nairobi.

Job summary :

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champions shift meeting at the beginning of the shift while ensuring any arising issues are dealt with or forwarded to the relevant persons 
• Create and communicate a production plan for the day if in the first shift
• Oversees the production process by following up on performance of each stage of the process until the final product is ready
• Accurately feeding of production, packing and inventory transfer data on SAP
• Write an accurate production report at the end of the shift on the preferred company platform
• Enter data for accurate yield calculation on the yield document  
• Mark the daily register for all staff and report any absenteeism to the HOD 
• Ensure all production, packing and finished goods records are filled in per shift and filed. Any abnormalities must be reported immediately to the HOD
• Ensure any damages are recorded, rejected and placed into the non-conforming area
• Ensure that all equipment is used as per the SOP provided
• Follow and comply with established internal and external procedures, including Weights and Measures, Health and Sanitation, and Food safety work practices, hygiene standards as per company policy and SOP’s
• Ensure all items received and dispatched are accompanied with the correct documentation in accordance with the departmental SOPs. i.e., invoices, Certificate of Analysis, stock transfer documents, delivery notes, etc.
• Ensure all staff are in clean appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 
• Co-ordinate/ carry out daily and monthly stock takes  of raw materials, packaging material and finished goods
• Ensure the bulk warehouse is always locked and issue requirements to production as needed
• Perform random checks on finished goods to ensure compliance with Weights and Measures as well as labelling and dating  
• Ensure all raw material and packaging material batch numbers are recorded in the Kitting Area to ensure compliance with traceability
• Handle minor misconducts by employees in accordance with company policy and refer all gross misconducts to the HOD.
• Any other duties deemed relevant by the management

Key Performance Indicators

• Damages 
• Cleanliness of equipment and the bakery.  
• Yield targets
• Zero shrinkage (Loss)  
• Consistent quality of products
• Customer complaints  
• FIFO principles being followed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Diploma in Food Tech/Science, Baking or similar
2. KCSE Certificate (C Plain and above)
3. At least 2 years working in a bakery setting
4. Preferred HACCP certified
5. Preferably previous supervisory experience
6. In depth knowledge of bread and confectionery production process
7. Excellent food safety knowledge 
8. Excellent mathematical & recording abilities 
9. Self-Motivated 
10. Keen eye for detail & accuracy 
11. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills 
12. Unmatched organizational and problem-solving Skills 
13. Super team player 
14. Quick, innovative thinker

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.