Silo Food Industries

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Manufacturing Jobs

Job Description

Supervises production staff and stock monitoring

Duties and Responsibilities

 Manages an effective production function utilizing all relevant resources available and adheres to standards in order to achieve daily production targets.
 Establishes production schedules for product mix, volumes and plant capacities to ensure that total production is in dispatch by due time.
 Monitors production of products through period evaluations of the output in terms of production plans and the checklists to ensure quality and quantity specifications are achieved.
 Interprets company policy on safety and other aspects to workers ensuring that such policy is upheld and that all safety standards and regulations are enforced/ maintained.
 Manages Unit daily operation activities taking due cognizance of overall objective and skills available in order to contribute to SBU profitability.
 Organizes daily workflow delegating activities and assigning responsibility for results, giving regular feedback to motivate staff.
 Assists management with performance appraisal of staff, identifying inadequate worthy of further developments to identify appropriate training interventions.
 Provides support to staff should any problems arise in order to prevent interruption of work activities thus promoting efficiency in work processes.
 Implements and maintains formal and informal conflict resolutions procedures.
 Provides regular feedback on activities through formal and informal communication channels to keep both management and staff informed.
 Maintains adherence to staff policies and procedures for employment, fair labor practices and other legislated aspects.
 Ensures availability of sufficient raw materials, labor and packaging material.
 Ensures daily, weekly and monthly reports are submitted timeously.
 Liaises with the workshop on the maintenance and repairs to machinery.
 Participates in the implementation of improvement projects.
 Ensures that equipment runs to rated capacities to increase profitability.
 Adheres to and ensures adherence to safety, health and environment regulations and standard procedures.
 Supervises and develops subordinates by setting performance targets and identifying training needs.
 Ensures all employees in the section have signed job descriptions and performance contracts.
 Conducts quarterly/Annual staff performance appraisals/Evaluations.
 Performs any other work related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications and Experience

 5 “O” levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts.
 Diploma in Production/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
 A relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
 At least 2 years’ relevant experience in manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates to send their Applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@sfi.co.zw with the position being applied for clearly stated on the subject matter not later than 14 September 2022.