Job Description
Job Title: Production Division Supervisor
Job Grade: 9 (XIV)
Accountability: To the General Manager
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Workplace: Food Processing Production Division
1. Main Objective of the Job
To oversee, plan, coordinate, and supervise the production processes, food safety and quality standards, human resources, and raw material utilization within the food processing production division; and to increase productivity by delivering quality products to the market within the established time and cost. As necessary, may also concurrently manage one or two similar future product manufacturing organizations sequentially.
2. Main Duties and Responsibilities
A. Production Planning and Management
Prepare annual, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans and monitor their execution.
Ensure that raw materials, packaging materials, and other inputs are supplied adequately so that the production process continues without interruption.
Develop a production schedule that takes into account the factory’s production capacity and sanitation/maintenance time.
B. Food Safety and Quality Control
Control that the food processing process complies with the standards of the Ethiopian Standards Agency, sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP/GMP), and the organization's quality requirements.
Ensure that quality and sanitation procedures are properly implemented during raw material reception, processing, and packaging.
Immediately identify defective products or processes that need correction and take corrective actions.
C. Human Resources Coordination and Development
Organize employees under the production division, assign tasks, and monitor their job performance.
Coordinate the provision of occupational health and safety (OHS), sanitation, and technical training for employees.
Ensure clear information flow, a good working environment, and high motivation within the production division.
D. Marketing, Market Research, and Sales Operations
Assess market demand based on the type and quantity of manufactured food products and develop sales and distribution plans.
Search for new customers, distributors, retailers, and food product buyers (Organized community, hotels, supermarkets, etc.) and establish business relationships.
Ensure that manufactured products are delivered and distributed to the market and customers on time.
Receive feedback and complaints from customers and work with the team to improve product quality and packaging.
Monitor market competition and price conditions and submit recommendations to the General Manager.
E. Equipment, Maintenance, and Resource Utilization
Ensure that production machines and equipment are in good condition and plan preventive maintenance in collaboration with the technical department or hired technical company.
Reduce waste during raw materials and production processes to the lowest level.
Implement new and continuous operational methods to reduce production costs.
F. Reporting and Document Management
Prepare a record formats and submit the daily, weekly, and monthly records for production volume, production cost, waste amount, and quality status to the General Manager.
Properly maintain and organize documents related to production control, sanitation records, and maintenance.
Perform other related work instructions given by the General Manager.
3. Accountability
For the overall efficiency, product quality, and safety of the production division.
For unnecessary resource and raw material wastage occurring during the production process.
For the observance of expected hygiene and safety rules within the production division.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
Education: Diploma (12+2 / Level IV and Above) in Business Management, Marketing, Food Science/Technology, Food Processing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field of study.
Work Experience: At least 3 to 4 years of relevant work experience in human resources management, food processing, production management, marketing or related assignments.
Abilities and Skills:
Understanding and applying food processing procedures and food safety standards (HACCP/GMP).
Practical ability to manage, lead, and build teamwork among human resources.
Skill in conducting market research, attracting customers, and conducting sales negotiations.
Capacity to solve problems quickly and make decisions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
How To Apply
Apply through Ethiojobs: THIS LINK or send your document via email: wogegta@gmail.com
