Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Supervision & Leadership

●       Supervise, direct, and coordinate the daily activities of general workers and machine operators on the production floor.

●       Conduct daily team briefings, assign tasks, and manage shift handovers.

●       Monitor attendance, punctuality, and adherence to workplace rules and procedures.

●       Address performance issues, misconduct, or non-compliance in line with company disciplinary procedures.

●       Foster a positive, productive, and safety-conscious team culture.

●       Identify training needs and support on-the-job skill development of team members.

2. Production Operations

●       Ensure daily production schedules are executed on time and in full, in accordance with instructions from the Production Manager.

●       Monitor production output, quality standards, and throughput against set targets.

●       Identify and escalate production bottlenecks or delays promptly.

●       Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure all workers follow prescribed methods.

●       Coordinate workflow between production and packaging stations to maintain continuity.

3. Machinery & Equipment Management

●       Take ownership of the care and operational integrity of all assigned production and packaging machinery.

●       Conduct or oversee routine preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and maintenance schedules.

●       Perform first-line troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment to minimise downtime.

●       Escalate complex mechanical, electrical, or technical faults to the relevant maintenance or engineering team.

●       Maintain accurate maintenance logs, fault reports, and service records for all equipment.

●       Ensure all machinery is correctly set up, calibrated, and ready for production at the start of each shift.

4. Equipment Care & Operator Accountability

●       Train and continuously monitor machine operators on correct equipment operating procedures.

●       Identify and address instances of equipment misuse, negligence, or unsafe handling immediately.

●       Implement and enforce a culture of equipment ownership and responsibility among operators.

●       Conduct regular equipment inspections and report wear, damage, or irregularities before they escalate into failures.

●       Ensure all operators are certified or trained before being permitted to operate specific machinery.

5. Health, Safety & Compliance

●       Enforce all Health & Safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements on the production floor.

●       Conduct pre-shift safety briefings and toolbox talks.

●       Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all team members at all times.

●       Identify hazards, report near-misses, and participate in incident investigations.

●       Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant work environment in line with 5S or similar workplace standards.

6. Reporting & Communication

●       Compile and submit daily/weekly production and maintenance reports to the Production Manager.

●       Report accurately on output, downtime, equipment status, workforce issues, and safety incidents.

●       Communicate clearly between shift teams to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.