Job Description – Food Production Supervisor

Department: Food Production / Operations

Reports To: Production Manager / Operations Manager

Location: Charbagh

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and responsible Food Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day food production activities. The role will be responsible for ensuring that production is completed safely, efficiently, hygienically, and according to established quality standards and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate daily food production activities and production staff.
- Plan and allocate manpower according to production requirements.
- Ensure production targets are achieved within the required time and quality standards.
- Monitor the preparation, processing, cooking, packing, and storage of food products.
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Ensure employees follow SOPs, recipes, portion controls, and quality specifications.
- Monitor raw material availability, consumption, wastage, and storage conditions.
- Check the quality, taste, appearance, quantity, and consistency of finished products.
- Identify production issues and take corrective action promptly.
- Maintain production records, wastage reports, stock usage records, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with the purchase, stores, quality, maintenance, and dispatch teams.
- Train, guide, and discipline production staff as required.
- Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of production areas and equipment.
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance requirements.




- Implement measures to reduce food wastage and improve productivity.
- Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and safe food storage.
- Conduct regular checks for temperature, hygiene, and product handling as applicable.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with applicable food safety and company requirements.
- Report daily production performance, shortages, wastage, quality issues, and operational concerns to management.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Achievement of daily/weekly/monthly production targets
- Product quality and consistency
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Reduction in food and material wastage
- Labour productivity and manpower utilization
- Production cost control
- Accuracy and completeness of production records
- Timely completion of production schedules
- Reduction in customer/quality complaints
- Compliance with SOPs and safety procedures

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Hotel Management, Production Management, or a related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in food production, commercial kitchens, food manufacturing, catering, cloud kitchens, restaurants, or a similar workplace.
- Previous experience supervising a production team is preferred.
- Good understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and wastage management.
- Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage shifts when required.

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