Processing Supervisor at Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Act as a first responder to production line (PET or Sachet) questions, issues and concerns.
• Provide pertinent follow up information to production managers, maintenance team and quality assurance team.
• Champion safety protocols in all activities, participating in improvements to safety standards where appropriate.
• Adhere to SOPs to elevate process control and minimize variability from operator to operator. Provide edits and improvements to SOPs, as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of environment and equipment in accordance with QA/QC standards, implementing improvements where appropriate.
• Fill shifts as necessitated by vacations, staffing levels, necessary overtime.
• Ensure all equipment is operating safely, at maximum efficiency and maintained to the highest standards by supporting the maintenance department schedule. Submit work orders as necessary for equipment.
• Support initiatives to ensure minimal waste during manufacturing.
• Own assigned continuous improvement effort and report progress and track improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervision of manufacturing operations team and/or engineering education and experience.
• Possess a proven track record of achievement in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience running a production line and implementing quality assurance schemes.
• Experience working in PET and Sachet Production Lines.
• Experience working on carbonation.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate a team and to maintain positive morale in the workplace.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional beverage experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Display both a sense of urgency and a positive can-do attitude.