We are seeking a hands-on and proactive Shift Supervisor to lead daily plant operations at our Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant in Bonje, Kwale County. The role will be responsible for managing shift-based production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement while optimizing team performance and plant resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise day-to-day shift operations to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Organize shift staffing schedules, considering team availability, leave, and operational requirements.
• Supervise raw and packaging material preparation, ensuring availability and resolving inventory anomalies.
• Oversee product batching in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and quality standards during all shift activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing PPE use and reporting near misses, incidents, or hazards on time.
• Generate work orders and conduct product costing as per company guidelines.
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Report breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, or downtimes to the Production Superintendent for follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with the maintenance, quality assurance, and safety teams to drive shift performance.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained in the production area.
• Coach and guide team members to enhance productivity, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure proper implementation of company policies and adherence to ISO and TQM standards.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and shutdown procedures as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Production Superintendent.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Degree in Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 5 years of hands-on experience as a production supervisor in a production set up, preferably in a vegetable oil extraction plant, milling, mining or cement.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency: experience with production or MRP systems is an added advantage.
• Training in firefighting and basic HSE procedures (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO, TQM, and familiarity with lean manufacturing tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and driving performance improvement.