Production Supervisor (beverages)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in FMCG, beverage manufacturing, food processing, or a similar production environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising production teams and managing shift operations.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed beverage production and packaging lines is mandatory.
• Practical exposure to Krones, Sidel, KHS, SACMI, SIPA, KOSME, or similar processing, filling, packaging, and bottling equipment is preferred.
• Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, production quality, and equipment performance.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead and manage production teams, including operators and general workers, through shift allocation, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor production line performance, machine utilization, downtime, changeovers, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, quality procedures, and SHEQ requirements.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, sanitation, and production line changeovers with Engineering.
• Monitor raw material and packaging usage, production losses, waste, and yield to improve cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain production records and reports, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Warehousing, and Planning teams.