Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in FMCG, beverage manufacturing, food processing, or a similar production environment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising production teams and managing shift operations.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed beverage production and packaging lines is mandatory.
- Practical exposure to Krones, Sidel, KHS, SACMI, SIPA, KOSME, or similar processing, filling, packaging, and bottling equipment is preferred.
- Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, production quality, and equipment performance.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices is an added advantage.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- Lead and manage production teams, including operators and general workers, through shift allocation, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Monitor production line performance, machine utilization, downtime, changeovers, and equipment reliability.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, quality procedures, and SHEQ requirements.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance, sanitation, and production line changeovers with Engineering.
- Monitor raw material and packaging usage, production losses, waste, and yield to improve cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
- Maintain production records and reports, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Warehousing, and Planning teams.