Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

-Supervise and coordinate all activities on the designated shift, including safety, quality, productivity, yield/cost, people and output meet the set target

-To ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance and welfare of the staff.

-Monitor production processes to ensure they are running efficiently and according to established quality standards and allowable yield standard.

- Troubleshoot and resolve any operational issues that arise during the shift. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) if unable to meet target.

-Ensure compliance with food safety, Quality, GMP and good housekeeping standards.

- Strictly adhere to the ESH and FSQMS requirements and procedures.

-Drive continuous improvement (CI) and kaizen mindset and activities in shopfloor.

Maintenance Management:

-Collaborate and work with maintenance team for keeping machinery and equipment in good working order.

-Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.

-Collaborate with the maintenance team to perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.

Team Leadership:

-Train, mentor, and motivate shift employees, including operators and maintenance staff.

-Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to perform their jobs effectively.

-Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement among the team.

-Responsible to manage and coordinate on the related shift - staff attendance and leave related matters. Plan relief in the absence of staff.

Inventory and Resource Management:

-Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.

-Ensure efficient utilization of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.

-Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain a smooth supply chain.

-To control of production rejects, quarantine stocks and wastage

-The control of expenses within allocated budget.

Quality Assurance:

-Implement and enforce quality control procedures to meet product specifications and regulatory requirements.

-Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues.

-Take corrective actions to prevent deviations from quality standards

Part of internal auditor/auditee, safety committee etc

Reporting and Documentation:

-Maintain accurate records of production output, maintenance activities, and any incidents or accidents that occur during the shift.

-Prepare and submit shift reports to senior management as required.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

- Proven experience in food manufacturing operations and maintenance.

- Strong leadership management and supervisory skills.

-Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

-Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards (HACCP, FSSC, GMP, ISO)

-Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and production software.

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

-This is a shift-based position, which may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.