Production Supervisor

SAFA GOURMET FOOD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFA GOURMET FOOD PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily meat processing and manufacturing operations.

You will supervise staff, monitor output, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and cost efficiency. The role involves coordinating schedules, ensuring GMP and FSSC 22000 standards are met, and maintaining accurate production records across 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Business or Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a production supervisory role, preferably in meat processing, food manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, GMP, and FSSC 22000 principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily meat processing and manufacturing activities to ensure production plans and targets are met.
• Coordinate production schedules, manpower allocation, equipment usage, and workflow to maximise operational efficiency.
• Monitor production output, yield, wastage, and downtime, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products are handled according to customers' specification and follow up customers' feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Supervise, guide, and motivate production workers to achieve daily operational targets.
• Allocate job assignments, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate manpower coverage across production lines.
• Train employees on work procedures, product handling, hygiene practices, and safety requirements.
• Monitor staff performance and discipline, providing coaching and feedback to improve work standards.
• Ensure all meat processing and manufacturing activities comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Monitor product quality, weight, specifications, temperature controls, and handling procedures throughout production.
• Ensure proper implementation of GMP, sanitation procedures, and FSSC 22000 version 6 requirements, where applicable.
• Report and investigate product defects, quality deviations, and customer complaints, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate production records and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure employees comply with workplace safety procedures, including the safe operation of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and good housekeeping across production areas.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling of raw and processed meat.
• Report workplace hazards, equipment faults, and incidents promptly.
• Prepare daily production reports covering output, manpower, yield, wastage, and operational issues.
• Monitor the use of raw materials and packaging materials to minimize losses and control production costs.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning teams to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

Diploma in Business or Engineering

Job description

About Us:

Committed to Quality. Driven by People.

As part of the Leong Hup Singapore Group, Safa Gourmet shares the Group's commitment to quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. At Leong Hup Singapore, we are more than just a food company. With decades of experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing and distribution, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in Singapore's food industry.

Guided by our vision to be a leading supplier of nutritious food, we are committed to delivering quality, safety and value to our customers. Through innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of the people and communities we serve.

With operations across five ASEAN countries, our people benefit from regional best practices and valuable opportunities to learn from teams across the region, grow and build their careers with us.

Behind everything we do is a dedicated team of people who make it possible.

Why Join Us:

Your Work Matters. Your Growth Matters.

At Leong Hup Singapore, our people are at the heart of what we do. Whether you're working behind the scenes, supporting daily operations or driving business growth, every role plays an important part in our success.

We value teamwork, dedication and a willingness to learn. Whether you're taking your first step into the workforce or looking for your next career opportunity, we welcome you to bring your strengths, experiences and perspectives to our team.

Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in bringing quality food to Singapore everyday.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow, consistent product quality, food safety compliance, and achievement of production targets. The role involves supervising production staff, monitoring operational performance, minimizing wastage, and ensuring compliance with company procedures, hygiene standards, and workplace safety requirements. The role is on 12 hours shift, 4343.

What you will be doing:

• 1.Production Operations
  • Supervise daily meat processing and manufacturing activities to ensure production plans and targets are met.
  • Coordinate production schedules, manpower allocation, equipment usage, and workflow to maximise operational efficiency.
  • Monitor production output, yield, wastage, and downtime, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products are handled according to customers' specification and follow up customers' feedback.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• 2.Manpower Supervision
  • Supervise, guide, and motivate production workers to achieve daily operational targets.
  • Allocate job assignments, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate manpower coverage across production lines.
  • Train employees on work procedures, product handling, hygiene practices, and safety requirements.
  • Monitor staff performance and discipline, providing coaching and feedback to improve work standards.
• 3.Quality Control and Food Safety
  • Ensure all meat processing and manufacturing activities comply with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
  • Monitor product quality, weight, specifications, temperature controls, and handling procedures throughout production.
  • Ensure proper implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation procedures, and FSSC 22000 version 6 requirements, where applicable.
  • Report and investigate product defects, quality deviations, and customer complaints, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain accurate production records and support internal and external audits.
• 4.Workplace Safety and Housekeeping
  • Ensure employees comply with workplace safety procedures, including the safe operation of machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and good housekeeping across production areas.
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of raw and processed meat.
  • Report workplace hazards, equipment faults, and incidents promptly.
• 5.Reporting and Continuous Improvement
  • Prepare daily production reports covering output, manpower, yield, wastage, and operational issues.
  • Monitor the use of raw materials and packaging materials to minimize losses and control production costs.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning teams to resolve operational issues.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, product quality, and operational efficiency.

What we are asking for:

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Business or Engineering
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a production supervisory role, preferably in meat processing, food manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, GMP, and FSSC 22000 principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, pro