Extrusion Supervisor At Nutri K Limited
full-time
Summry
To strengthen our growing operations in Kano, NutriK is seeking a dedicated and experienced Extrusion Supervisor to join our Production Department.
Overall Mission
General objective:
Ensure the effective, safe, and highquality operation of extrusion lines through accurate process control, adherence to production standards, maintenance of equipment parameters, and compliance with safety and quality regulations.
The role involves monitoring extrusion parameters, managing operators, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and company procedures.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Production management and Operations:
Supervise daily extrusion operations.
Plan and coordinate production according to the production schedule.
Ensure production targets are achieved with minimal waste.
Ensure smooth preshift inspection, start-up, operation, documentation and shutdown of extrusion lines.
Verify equipment readiness, PPE compliance, and housekeeping
Process Monitoring & Control:
Operate and adjust extruder, preconditioner, die, cutter, oversee dryer/cooler, mixer, grinder and packing.
Verify formulas, hand additions, and batch compliance.
Optimize moisture, temperature, screw configuration, throughput, and product changeovers.
Monitor and optimize extrusion performance.
Adjust operating parameters to maintain product specifications.
Investigate process deviations and implement corrective actions.
Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure 85% is achieved.
Reduce process losses and improve machine efficiency.
Quality Control:
Ensure products meet established quality specifications.
Perform routine quality checks during production.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance for sampling and testing.
Ensure proper documentation of production and quality records.
Investigate non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.
Raw Material Management:
Inspect quality of raw materials.
Plan raw material needs and ensure stock alignment.
Control reclaiming and microingredient recovery.
Minimize waste and rework.
Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
Maintain high housekeeping standards.
Apply health and safety procedures and PPE protocols.
Identify and report risks, breakages, and deviations.
Support pest control and safeworking procedures.
Personnel Management:
Supervise extrusion operators and assistants.
Allocate manpower efficiently.
Train new operators on machine operation and safety.
Monitor employee performance and provide coaching.
Enforce discipline and company policies
Equipment Management:
Conduct routine inspections of extrusion equipment.Report equipment abnormalities promptly.
Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of extrusion equipment.
Verify machine readiness before production
Required Skills
Language skills - English.
Education degree - Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Food Engineering, Food Science and Technology or a related field
Work experience - 3 - 5 years of experience in grain processing, cereal production, or food extrusion.
Computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook.
Other required skills:
Extrusion process understanding (mechanical, thermal, moisture control).
Knowledge of HACCP, ISO, Data analysis and report writing.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and ERP systems).
Ability to operate twin-screw or single-screw extrusion systems
Ability to adjust dies, screws, feeders, and variable parameters.
Production planning & scheduling and Process troubleshooting.