Production Supervisor

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Purpose:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring that all processes are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role leads a team of production workers and collaborates with cross-functional departments to meet production goals and maintain product excellence.

Key Accountabilities And Deliverables:

• Supervise all production processes including cooking, melting, baking, tempering, cooling, and packaging.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment 
• Create and maintain a positive working environment
• Monitor and ensure all safe work practices and procedures are being followed by employees and visitors
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, FDA, GMP) and internal quality standards.
• Monitor product quality, texture, and consistency, and implement preventative and corrective actions as needed.
• Manage production schedules and workforce to meet daily and weekly output targets.
• Train and coach team members on chocolate handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Deliver effective training and performance management of Production workforce. Ensuring employees in respective positions are trained in all processes and following proper protocol of position.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventive servicing.
• Track production metrics such as yield, waste, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to support new product trials, launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce hygiene and allergen control protocols specific to chocolate and confectionery production.
• Follow all plant safety and GMP rules and regulations.
• Initiate process improvements by leading the plant production group to identify potential savings and assist with their implementation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support employee development and engagement.
• Organizes shift handover meetings to ensure effective communication between shifts

Skills And Experience Required:

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of food processing (preferably chocolate and biscuit)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Required:

Basic Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing,• Experience with lean manufacturing practices
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment and handle food-grade machinery preferably in chocolate or confectionery.
• Strong understanding of chocolate production techniques and food safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Certifications in HACCP, Food Safety, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with automated chocolate production equipment and ERP systems.
• Leadership: Inspires and guides teams with confidence and clarity.

Desirable Criteria

Personal Attributes Required:

• Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular safety audits, and responding to incidents or emergencies.
• Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards and promotes a culture of accountability.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment and adjusts to changing priorities.
• Resilience: Maintains composure and focus under pressure or during production challenges.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and values team input.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes action.
• Passion for Quality: Demonstrates a genuine commitment to producing high-quality chocolate products.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains precision in processes, documentation, and quality checks.
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of delivering consistent, premium products to consumers.

Additional Job Details:

Base starting salary ranges from $62k - $85k/year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes:

• An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.