Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.
Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Bread Production Supervisor
Requisition ID: 2144
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Purpose
- To ensure efficient, high-quality bread production operations, by overseeing the management of resources, enforcing safety and quality standards, and leading the production team to meet goals while driving continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Operations Leadership:
- Supervise daily bread production operations to ensure efficient and smooth workflow.
- Monitor production schedules and adjust to meet demand and mitigate delays.
- Oversee quality control to ensure products meet company standards and customer specifications.
- Manage production equipment and machinery, ensuring proper functioning and minimal downtime.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and safety of raw materials and finished products.
- Track production metrics such as output, quality, downtime, and material usage.
- Resolve production-related issues, including equipment malfunctions and quality concerns.
- Coordinate with maintenance for timely equipment repairs and optimal uptime.
- Manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and production supplies.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as hazard analysis and critical control points and good manufacturing practices.
- Report production metrics and operational challenges to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
- Lead and supervise the production team to meet production targets efficiently.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to team members to address operational issues.
- Facilitate cross-department communication to ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and performance feedback.
- Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing during peak and off-peak times.
- Enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards to maintain a safe work environment.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.
People Management:
- Oversee the training and development of production staff to ensure skills and safety compliance.
- Evaluate employee performance and address performance issues through feedback and coaching.
- Ensure effective handling and storage of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products.
- Track and report production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Address personnel challenges, ensuring effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Promote a positive work culture that encourages communication and teamwork.
Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum of university Degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in a production Industry.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the Food Industry/ FMCG
Professional Requirements:
- Membership of the Association for Operations Management or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage.