Production Supervisor

San Soon Seng Food Industries Sdn Bhd; Sasaran; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Soon Seng Food Industries Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily line operations, ensure adherence to SOPs, and maintain safe, efficient work.

You will monitor output and quality against schedules, conduct equipment inspections, coordinate with maintenance, and train staff on safety and procedures. The role requires 2–3 years in production supervision, strong food safety knowledge, and familiarity with ERP/SAP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in production supervision within manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven track record of managing and motivating production teams to hit targets and maintain quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Reading production schedules, technical drawings and quality specifications.
• Basic computer literacy; familiarity with production management or ERP/SAP is advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, including early morning and evening shifts.
• Relevant certifications in food safety or supervisory training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage production line operations, ensuring SOPs are followed and safe work practices.
• Monitor production output, quality standards and adherence to schedules to meet targets.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment and work areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance to resolve breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and QC policies.
• Train, coach and mentor production staff on techniques, safety protocols and procedures.
• Document production activities, including output reports and quality records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements.
• Communicate with senior management reporting performance, challenges and resolutions.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods with logistics.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Quality control

SOP adherence

Communication skills

ERP/SAP familiarity

Tools

ERP / SAP

Job description

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• Supervise and manage production line operations, ensuring all team members adhere to standard operating procedures and work safely and efficiently
• Monitor production output, quality standards and adherence to production schedules to meet daily, weekly and monthly targets
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, equipment and work areas to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to resolve equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and company quality control policies
• Train, coach and mentor production staff on proper techniques, safety protocols and company procedures
• Document production activities, including output reports, incident logs and quality assurance records
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the production environment
• Communicate effectively with senior management, reporting on production performance, challenges and resolution actions
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods in coordination with the logistics team

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production supervision or assistant supervision within manufacturing, preferably in the food industry
• Proven track record of successfully managing and motivating production teams to achieve targets and maintain quality standards
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, quality control procedures and relevant regulations
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting production schedules, technical drawings and quality specifications
• Sound understanding of machinery operation, maintenance requirements and safety protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to respond quickly to production issues and bottlenecks
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including early morning and evening shifts as required
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with production management or ERP / SAP systems is advantageous
• Relevant certifications in food safety or supervisory training are preferred but not essential