Cheese Production Supervisor

GAN TECK KAR INVESTMENTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a dynamic supervisor to lead the Cheese team. The ideal candidate will strategize solutions for production efficiency, ensure quality control, and foster a safety-focused work environment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a background in food science or related fields. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in food manufacturing.

Benefits

Staff meals provided

In-house gym

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a supervisor in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience in food production quality assurance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Cheese team members while ensuring production needs are met.
• Monitor team operations for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Participate in safety investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

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.