Production Supervisor at Bridgemead Consulting

Job Description

• The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations in the oil palm processing plant or plantation field activities.
• They ensure that production targets are met efficiently, safely, and sustainably, while maintaining high standards of product quality, staff supervision, and machinery maintenance. 
• The role requires coordination with multiple departments including maintenance, quality control, logistics, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities
Production Management:

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day processing or harvesting activities to meet production targets.
• Monitor production output and adjust workflows to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of production data.

Quality Control:

• Monitor the quality of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) and processed palm oil.
• Ensure adherence to industry and company quality standards.

Team Supervision:

• Manage and train a team of workers including machine operators, field workers, and shift technicians.
• Ensure team members comply with safety, operational, and performance standards.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching or disciplinary action as needed.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Enforce safety policies and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct safety briefings and incident investigations.
• Ensure environmental compliance with waste management and effluent discharge procedures.

Equipment and Maintenance Oversight:

• Monitor the condition and functionality of processing or field equipment.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance.

Inventory & Resource Management:

• Track usage and stock levels of raw materials, chemicals, and spare parts.
• Minimize wastage and optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultureor related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in oil palm production (plantation or milling).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of palm oil processing techniques or plantation operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shift work.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and ISO standards (e.g., RSPO, ISO 9001).