Receiving Supervisor

Roles and responsibilities

1. Production and Operations Management:

• Supervise Daily Operations: Oversee the daily activities of the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Monitor Production Targets: Ensure that production targets are met in terms of quantity, quality, and deadlines.
• Manage Workflow: Coordinate workflows and ensure all stages of the production process (e.g., raw material handling, assembly, packaging, etc.) are executed as planned.
• Troubleshoot Production Issues: Address and resolve operational bottlenecks, machinery breakdowns, and quality issues to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Ensure Product Quality: Maintain and enforce strict adherence to quality control standards and processes to ensure products meet required specifications.

2. Team Leadership and Management:

• Team Supervision: Lead and manage a team of workers (e.g., machine operators, line workers, packers) to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Training and Development: Provide training to new team members and on-the-job coaching to existing employees to improve skills and operational knowledge.
• Schedule Shifts: Organize work shifts and manage staff resources to ensure production runs smoothly and that labor requirements are met.
• Employee Motivation: Foster a positive work environment by motivating the team, setting clear goals, and resolving any conflicts or grievances that arise.
• Performance Monitoring: Track individual and team performance through KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and providing feedback to employees.

3. Inventory and Materials Management:

• Monitor Stock Levels: Ensure that raw materials, packaging materials, and other inventory needed for production are available and properly managed.
• Inventory Optimization: Work closely with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure inventory is optimized, reducing waste and preventing shortages that could delay production.
• Warehouse Coordination: Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure timely storage and retrieval of materials required for production.

4. Quality Control and Compliance:

• Enforce Quality Standards: Implement and ensure adherence to quality assurance and control standards, ensuring that products meet both internal specifications and external regulations.
• Conduct Inspections: Regularly inspect products, equipment, and processes to identify and resolve any potential quality issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local and international safety, environmental, and food/consumer product regulations as applicable.

Desired candidate profile

Leadership: Ability to manage and motivate a team, ensuring that all members are aligned with production goals.
Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making and troubleshooting to minimize disruptions to production.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring quality control and maintaining high standards of operation.
Time Management: Effectively managing time and resources to meet production schedules.
Communication: Clear communication with team members, management, and other departments.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of machinery, production processes, and equipment maintenance.
Monitor Equipment Functionality: Ensure that all equipment and machinery are maintained and functioning properly. This may involve scheduling maintenance and liaising with maintenance teams.
Troubleshoot Equipment Failures: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, working with technical teams to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
Cost and Budget Management:
Control Production Costs: Monitor production costs (raw materials, labor, overheads) and work towards achieving cost efficiency without compromising quality.
Budget Adherence: Help ensure that the production department stays within its allocated budget, making adjustments where necessary to avoid overruns.