Production Supervisor

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the leading food manufacturing companies in Jeddah. Our client is seeking to hire a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations within a meat processing facility. The role focuses on ensuring efficient production, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and QA KPIs; monitor audit outcomes and implement improvementsParticipate in corrective and preventive actions related to KPI deviations, inventory issues, and operational gapsPlan, monitor, and evaluate team performance; coach, train, and discipline employees as requiredManage and review production KPIs in daily and monthly meetings; create divergence reports with action plans and timelinesMaintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment, ensuring adherence to 5S and HSE standardsOversee people, process, and material flow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and equipment utilizationEnsure proper documentation and system updates (SOPs, process maps, work instructions, OJT plans) and train operators accordinglyAssign tasks, track progress, and conduct skill gap analysis to support team developmentSupport and lead internal/external audits, ensuring timely closure of corrective actionsConduct risk assessments and incident investigations (e.g., Why Tree Analysis) and implement safety improvementsDrive operational discipline through regular audits, toolbox talks (TBTs), and refresher trainingsEnsure compliance with health & safety regulations, labor laws, and local authority requirementsRequirementsBachelors degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 5 years in food/meat production and at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership roleStrong knowledge of food safety systems and quality standardsExperience with Lean Manufacturing, KPI management, and process optimizationFamiliarity with traceability systems, SAP, and MS Office (Excel/Word)Proficiency in problem-solving tools (PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Diagram)Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skillsAbility to work in a multicultural team environmentHigh level of integrity, accountability, and adaptabilityBenefitsAttractive Salary + Benefits#J-18808-Ljbffr