About This Role
This is a shift-based floor leadership role at a confectionery manufacturer, where you would be the person responsible for keeping production lines running to target during your shift. Nib Candy Factory operates in Burayu Industrial Zone, and the transport service offered signals that shifts may fall outside standard commuting hours — a practical detail worth noting. It suits someone who has already supervised a production team and wants to deepen that experience inside a structured FMCG operation.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The degree requirement in food science or technology is not just a formality — it tells you the employer expects whoever holds this role to understand the technical side of confectionery production, not only manage people. Asking for three years with a preference for shift supervision suggests they want someone who has already carried accountability for a full line or shift, not someone stepping up for the first time. The mention of GMP compliance and certifications points to an operation that takes audit readiness seriously, likely because it supplies a regulated food market.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete numbers from your previous production roles — output volumes, defect rates, downtime you reduced, team sizes you managed. The employer needs evidence that you can hold a shift accountable, so describe specific situations where you made decisions on the floor rather than listing duties. If you have worked in food or beverage manufacturing, make that prominent early; it is the differentiator they have flagged as an advantage. Mention any GMP, HACCP, or food safety training directly in your application.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to production or shift supervisors with food manufacturing exposure who are comfortable with rotational shifts and want a permanent role with transport support. Competition is likely moderate, and candidates with confectionery or beverage backgrounds will stand out.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 2 (Two)
Place of work: burayu industrial zone
Employment type: permanent
Salary: Negotiable with transport service
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Ø Shift Production Management
Ø Shop-Floor Supervision
Ø Quality and GMP Compliance
Ø Production Performance Monitoring
Ø Equipment and Maintenance Coordination
Ø Safety and Sanitation
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education: B.Sc. Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field,
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a production or shift-supervision role within a manufacturing environment
Experience in food, beverage, confectionery, packaging, or consumer goods manufacturing is an advantage.
DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with relevant professional certifications, specialized training, or practical experience in the following areas will have an added advantage, depending on the position:
HACCP
GMP
ISO 22000 / Food Safety Management Systems
Quality Management Systems
How To Apply
Early applicants are encouraged to submit their document if we get successful applicant we may select before the due date
Ø Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the link: https://bit.ly/4z5xCRe
Ø N.B: Write the job title on the subject line of your email
Note: For additional information use our telephone number 011262328
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