As a Production Supervisor at Skretting, you''ll play a critical role in overseeing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in our manufacturing processes.The Production Supervisor leads, coordinates, and plans the activities of the Operators / Production Workers on an assigned shift / area to ensure the manufacturing of products, in order to safely deliver on the required production targets within established schedules, timing, quality, and cost standards.Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of production processes at Skretting. This role leads a team on shift to meet daily targets while ensuring adherence to Skrettings values of trust, inclusivity, curiosity, integrity, and passion. The Production Supervisor is integral to achieving key production objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.Key accountabilities for this position include:SafetyThis position is responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment across all production shifts. The Production Supervisor ensures adherence to safety regulations and work procedures, immediately addressing non-conformances and escalating unresolved issues to the process and production team as needed. Continual development of process optimization is encouraged to reinforce safety practices and minimize risk.QualityThe Production Supervisor is tasked with ensuring all quality-related issues in shift are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. This includes continuous monitoring of asset performance KPI to maintain high standards, completing process control check sheets, and verifying the availability of quality raw materials necessary for consistent production output.ProductivityA key component of this role is leading the production crew to meet throughput and yield targets, while upholding safety and quality standards. The Production Supervisor is responsible for troubleshooting production delays, documenting waste and inefficiencies, investigating material variance in shift, and communicating unresolved issues in the shift with recommended actions. This position also plays a key role in production improvement plans and leads team meetings to address challenges and set goals for each shift.HousekeepingMaintaining cleanliness and organization on the production floor is essential to Skrettings commitment to quality and safety. The Production Supervisor enforces 5S housekeeping principles within the department, ensuring that all equipment and surrounding areas are organized and clear of unused items. At each shift change, the Supervisor ensures a thorough handover, updating the incoming team on machine status and any relevant information. Additionally, the Supervisor ensures housekeeping checklists are available and completed by the shift crew.Human ResourcesThis role involves direct oversight of the operating team on shift, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for identifying team development needs, conducting performance management activities, conducting regular 1:1s with team members to understand gaps and support, and coaching team members to optimize performance.Technical DevelopmentSupporting ongoing technical development is a vital aspect of this position. The Production Supervisor assists in planning, conducting root cause analysis, driving lean culture in the team, setting up equipment for product and process trials, sharing technical knowledge with the process team, and continually building the teams process knowledge through coaching and assessments. Ensuring best practices are implemented to ensure efficient operation and process reliability.To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience.For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please contact ajayi.ayodeji@skretting.comYour application will be considered on arrival and once the right candidate has been found we reserve the right to hire before the closing date.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN RECRUITMENTTheres a real focus here on creating an atmosphere, support networks, and opportunities in which you can speak up, flourish, and grow. The change areas youre going to benefit from as a person and a professional include:Recruitment & Selection: We set diverse recruitment targets and stick to them, as we aim to achieve equal representation across the business and in leadership positions. Were also redesigning processes to root out any bias or hidden hurdles to your success.Communication: Hiring different people isnt enough. Were creating a space where you can use your real voice and feel secure that your colleagues understand where its coming from. Have conversations driven by respect and inclusive language.Environment & Culture: Things like gender and nationality can be measured, but inclusion is about behaviour. Here, youll feel welcomed and quickly develop a sense of belonging in a team that takes an interest in each others uniqueness.Awareness & Enabling: If youre a female employee, youre encouraged to join our Taking the Stage program. A platform to create networks with other women while learning practical tips that will support your leadership journey.Our organisation:Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high-quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.Equal Opportunity Employer:Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Production Supervisor