Cheese Production Supervisor

Job Highlights

• Staff meals provided
• Short walking distance from Tuas Link MRT
• In-house gym

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creatively strategize solutions to reach targeted production volumes.
• Coordinate the team schedule to improve labor efficiency and ensure production needs are met.
• Lead and mentor Cheese team members and foster strong working relationships by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development.
• Dedicate time and resources to resolve equipment and maintenance related work orders to minimize production downtime.
• Embody the mindset that safety is paramount, providing the team with the best training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs in a hazard free zone.
• Lead and execute the department’s quality systems to achieve and exceed goals.
• Monitor team operations and make recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Participate in safety investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor the Cheese Department’s financial performance goals to ensure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.
• Prior experience in food production quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) is highly desirable.

Job Requirements:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, OR equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in a food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• The ability and willingness to work an extended shift schedule.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate and develop engagement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.