Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily production activities within the food manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production output, productivity, and quality to achieve operational targets.
• Allocate manpower effectively according to production requirements.
• Monitor machine utilization and report equipment issues to the maintenance team.

Food Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and company food safety policies.
• Verify that production staff follow hygiene and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Conduct routine production and quality checks.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise production operators, packers, and general workers.
• Conduct daily production briefings and assign work duties.
• Train new employees on production procedures, food safety, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor employee performance and recommend improvements where necessary.

Workplace Safety

• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and company safety policies.
• Report and investigate workplace incidents or near misses.

Education

• Diploma, Higher NITEC, NITEC, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising production operators and coordinating daily manufacturing activities.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP or Food Safety certification.
• Experience in central kitchen, ready-to-eat (RTE), frozen food, or catering food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP or production management systems.

Working Conditions

• Based at the company's manufacturing facility in Tuas, Singapore.
• 5.5-day work week or rotating shifts, depending on operational requirements.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, or public holidays during peak production periods.
• Work is performed in production areas, including chilled, cold-room, or temperature-controlled environments.