Cheese Production Supervisor

GAN TECK KAR INVESTMENTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production seeks a supervisor for their Cheese Department. The role entails leading a team, ensuring quality and efficiency, and meeting production targets. Candidates should have relevant degrees along with supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Benefits

Staff meals provided

In-house gym

Short walking distance from Tuas Link MRT

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge in quality assurance and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team schedule to improve efficiency and ensure production needs.
• Lead and mentor Cheese team members with programs in training and safety.
• Resolve equipment maintenance issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Accountability

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Degree in Dairy Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Highlights

• Staff meals provided
• Short walking distance from Tuas Link MRT
• In-house gym

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creatively strategize solutions to reach targeted production volumes.
• Coordinate the team schedule to improve labor efficiency and ensure production needs are met.
• Lead and mentor Cheese team members and foster strong working relationships by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development.
• Dedicate time and resources to resolve equipment and maintenance related work orders to minimize production downtime.
• Embody the mindset that safety is paramount, providing the team with the best training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs in a hazard free zone.
• Lead and execute the department’s quality systems to achieve and exceed goals.
• Monitor team operations and make recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Participate in safety investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor the Cheese Department’s financial performance goals to ensure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.
• Prior experience in food production quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) is highly desirable.

Job Requirements:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, OR equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in a food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• The ability and willingness to work an extended shift schedule.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate and develop engagement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.