Value Added Products Supervisor

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

Ensure the processing of value added dairy products under stringent hygienic conditions and maintain accurate records thereof

Responsibilities

POSITION TITLE: Value Added Products Supervisor

JOB CATEGORY: PH, Job Ref. HR-VAPS-PS-19

DEPARTMENT: Palmhouse Dairies: Production Staff

REPORTS TO: Factory Manager

SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• An active member of the management committee
• Update management on emerging trends in the Value Added Products
• Drive innovation of Value Added Products to keep the company competitive in the market dynamics
• Execute Value Added products production plans in collaboration with the Factory Manager
• Organize production activities, process and pack value added products as per the established SOPs
• Guide and train value added production staff to ensure achievement of goals/targets
• Liaise with Quality Assurance Officer to ensure processing standards are observed and perform quality control activities as necessary to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and sanitation are maintained within and around the processing area
• Oversee the proper usage and maintenance of processing equipment
• Conduct daily checks to ensure that production staff observe high hygienic standards
• Advise on acquisition of the necessary materials and implements for products processing
• In charge of requisition of processing and packing materials from the store
• Keep accurate up to date records on processing and cleaning
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Education

• Diploma of Higher Education

Additional education

Minimum Qualification:

Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent qualification

Experience

Additional experience

• Minimum two (2) years previous experience in a dairy/food processing plant in the value added products department
• Flexibility with ability to work different shifts/weekends and meet strict deadlines
• Clean medical record

Skills

• Food Technology
• Food Processing

Additional skills

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Independent thinker with good planning and organizing abilities
• Good analytical skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to work extended hours when required
• Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards
• Integrity, with a commitment to service

Terms and conditions

All Appications Should be submitted by 15th March 2020