Operations · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Career Directions LimitedProduction Supervisor - Beverage Production
Employer not disclosed by agency
Mid level · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 2 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is looking for a Production Supervisor to lead beverage production in Kiambu County. This full-time role suits candidates with experience in high-speed beverage manufacturing and packaging lines. It is ideal for those with a technical or manufacturing background who can manage production teams and processes effectively.
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What you will do
- Implement production plans and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities.
- Monitor production output and handle variances to ensure timely delivery and effective shift handovers.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and quality standards, and address quality deviations.
- Coordinate equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and support root cause analysis for breakdowns.
- Manage production costs by monitoring material, labour, and utility consumption and reducing waste.
- Supervise and coach production employees, allocate duties, monitor performance, and promote teamwork.
- Enforce safety, health, environment, and quality policies, conduct inspections, and promote hygiene and housekeeping.
- Apply continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Kaizen, and 5S to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to communicate production priorities and ensure material availability.
- Maintain accurate production records and report on output, downtime, waste, quality, and safety performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Production or Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Four to six years of relevant experience in FMCG, beverage, food processing, or manufacturing environments.
- Experience supervising production staff and coordinating shift operations.
- Practical knowledge of production planning, line performance monitoring, food safety, quality compliance, and manufacturing documentation.
- Direct experience with high-speed beverage production and packaging lines such as Krones, Sidel, KHS, SACMI, SIPA, KOSME or similar equipment.
- Experience with automated or semi-automated beverage processing and packaging systems is preferred.
- Training or qualifications in GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, Food Safety System Certification, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, Occupational Safety and Health, Root Cause Analysis, First Aid, or supervisory development are advantageous.
How to apply
The employer has not published a closing date.