Food Manufacturing Supervisor

DAO XIANG CLAYPOT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DAO XIANG CLAYPOT PTE. LTD. is seeking a Food Manufacturing Supervisor in Singapore to oversee daily processing and production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

You will supervise staff, operate equipment, and drive improvements across the production line. You will coordinate with multiple teams to meet schedules, maintain records, and ensure traceability of materials and products.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Higher NITEC, or equivalent qualification in Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating and supervising food processing machinery, such as slicers, grinders, mixers, tumblers, portioning equipment, vacuum packaging machines, and automated production systems.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food hygiene, quality assurance, and workplace safety requirements.
• Knowledge of production planning, process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily food manufacturing and processing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot food processing equipment and machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Set up and adjust processing machines according to product specifications, production requirements, and operational procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team to maximize equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, SFA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and company operating procedures.
• Lead, supervise, and allocate work assignments to production operators and processing staff to achieve production targets.
• Train employees on machine operation, food processing techniques, hygiene standards, quality control procedures, and workplace safety.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Analyze production performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product yield.
• Optimize workflow, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and production sequencing to improve overall operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records, machine operating logs, quality documentation, and inventory usage reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Production Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of raw materials and finished products.
• Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, food safety, and workplace safety.

Skills

Machinery operation

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Diploma / Higher NITEC in Food Technology

Job description

The Food Manufacturing Supervisor isresponsible for overseeing daily food processing and production operations toensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance withcompany quality standards and customer specifications. This role supervisesproduction staff, operates and monitors food processing machinery, optimizes productionprocesses, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximizeproductivity while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily food manufacturing and processing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot food processing equipment and machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Set up and adjust processing machines according to product specifications, production requirements, and operational procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team to maximize equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, SFA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and company operating procedures.
• Lead, supervise, and allocate work assignments to production operators and processing staff to achieve production targets.
• Train employees on machine operation, food processing techniques, hygiene standards, quality control procedures, and workplace safety.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Analyze production performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product yield.
• Optimize workflow, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and production sequencing to improve overall operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records, machine operating logs, quality documentation, and inventory usage reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Production Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of raw materials and finished products.
• Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, food safety, and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Diploma, Higher NITEC, or equivalent qualification in Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating and supervising food processing machinery, such as slicers, grinders, mixers, tumblers, portioning equipment, vacuum packaging machines, and automated production systems.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food hygiene, quality assurance, and workplace safety requirements.
• Knowledge of production planning, process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.