Production Supervisor - Natural Colors

Prodalim; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Prodalim, a family-owned, global juice and specialty ingredients solutions group, is seeking a Production Supervisor - Natural Colors to lead operations, ensure GMP, and maintain production schedules.

You will supervise operators, train staff, monitor process variables, support safety and quality programs, and contribute to continuous improvement projects in a facilities-rich manufacturing environment.

Formación

• Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar supervisory role within a comparable manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably involving natural colours, food ingredients, flavours, or edible oils.
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain GMP compliance.
• Supervise daily production activities to meet schedule and methods.
• Train and support operators in machine operation and basic maintenance.
• Operate reactors and monitor key process variables.
• Coordinate and oversee sampling activities at each stage of production.
• Identify and report health, safety and environmental risks.

Conocimientos

Good command of English

Strong organisational skills

Hands-on problem solving

Team leadership

Multitasking

Educación

Engineering degree (Agricultural/ Food Process/ Chemical/ Industrial)

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Prodalim is a family-owned, global juice and specialty ingredients solutions group. We source, develop, manufacture, and market an extensive variety of high-quality juice-based solutions, taste ingredients such as essential oils, fruit aromas (FTNF), and flavours, as well as functional ingredients including natural colours and citrus fibres. In addition, we offer patent-based de-alcoholization solutions under our SOLOS brand. Prodalim proudly serves customers across the food, beverage, flavours and food additive industries.

As a Production Supervisor - Natural Colors, you will be responsible for controlling, programming and supervising the necessary operations, material and human resources, applying production plans, quality, food safety

We are looking for a person with deep knowledge on natural color processes and equipment, plus good understanding of natural colors formulations and pigments behaviour to smoothly support in processing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Supervise daily production activities to ensure adherence to the production schedule and established work methods.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health, safety, food safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Train and support production operators in machine operation, format changes, and basic preventive maintenance of machinery and facilities.
• Operate reactors, monitoring and controlling key process variables as required.
• Coordinate and oversee sampling activities in accordance with established procedures at each stage of the production process.
• Identify and report occupational health, safety, and environmental risks associated with equipment and production activities, following established procedures.
• Complete production documentation and process reports accurately, ensuring alignment with process monitoring requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs and coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure timely intervention.
• Identify electrical and electronic components of machinery and automated production lines to support troubleshooting and effective operation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Supervise, coordinate, and motivate production operators, ensuring effective teamwork and adherence to production objectives.
• Verify production line readiness before the start of each production run.
• Ensure Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures are carried out correctly and documented as required.
• Follow and apply food safety management standards and company procedures.
• Contribute to improvement projects involving production equipment, lines, infrastructure, and utilities, supporting implementation and start-up activities.
• Support the commissioning and validation of new machinery, equipment, and production facilities.
• Participate as a member of the HACCP Team and the Food Defense Emergency Team.

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Good command of English.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar supervisory role within a comparable manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably involving natural colours, food ingredients, flavours, or edible oils.
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Knowledge of natural colour formulations and processing technologies, such as high-pressure homogenisers, bead mills, and spray dryers, would be an advantage.
• Solid understanding of production machinery, manufacturing processes, and production lines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple activities effectively.
• Hands-on approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to unexpected situations.