Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview:
The Production Supervisor will oversee daily pellet production, ensuring operational efficiency, quality control, and compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSES) standards. A key aspect of this role is proactively engaging in preventive maintenance, ensuring correct equipment usage, and implementing the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) system to maintain a safe working environment. The Production Supervisor will lead a team of 20-25 workers, optimize production processes, and ensure factory safety protocols are strictly followed.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Supervision & Efficiency
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure biomass pellet output meets targets.
• Monitor and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, minimize waste, and maximize machine uptime.
• Ensure correct equipment usage by factory staff, providing ongoing training on operational best practices to prevent misuse or damage.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure factory equipment (woodchippers, hammermills, pelletizers, conveyors, etc.) operates efficiently.
2. Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Safety
• Actively engage in preventive maintenance planning to reduce unexpected breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
• Ensure proper scheduling of equipment servicing in coordination with the maintenance team.
• Implement and enforce the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) system to ensure that machinery is properly shut off and cannot be restarted during maintenance or servicing, preventing accidents and injuries.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery to identify wear and tear, ensuring timely intervention before failures occur.
• Train staff on the importance of preventive maintenance and their role in keeping equipment in peak condition.
3. Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSES)
• Ensure full compliance with HSES regulations, creating a safe work environment for all employees.
• Enforce safety protocols, including the use of PPE, safe handling of raw materials, and adherence to emergency procedures.
• Lead safety training sessions and refresher courses on LOTO procedures, fire safety, and proper equipment handling.
• Conduct regular HSES audits to identify risks and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmentally responsible operations in line with company sustainability goals.
• Ensure first aid readiness, with at least one trained first aider on-site at all times. First aid qualification preferred, but training will be provided if necessary.
4. Team Leadership & Workforce Management
• Supervise a team of 20-25 workers, including operators, loaders, and quality control staff.
• Train and mentor employees to enhance productivity, teamwork, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Ensure proper shift planning and task delegation to maximize efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations.
5. Inventory & Material Management
• Monitor raw biomass inputs to ensure consistent supply and prevent production stoppages.
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to track inventory levels and reorder raw materials as needed.
• Ensure compliance with stock-keeping procedures to maintain accurate inventory records.
6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain daily production reports, tracking efficiency, downtime, and output metrics.
• Identify areas for process improvements and recommend solutions to optimize production.
• Work closely with management to support factory upgrades and operational changes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Production Output: Ensure a minimum pellet production of 300MT per month.
• Downtime Reduction: Keep unplanned equipment downtime below 5% through proactive preventive maintenance.
• HSES Compliance: Maintain zero safety incidents per month, with full adherence to the LOTO system.
• First Aid Readiness: Ensure at least one trained first aider is on-site at all times.
• Quality Control: Ensure pellets meet quality standards with minimal defects.
• Labor Productivity: Ensure efficient workforce management with minimal absenteeism and delays.
• Minimization of Production Wastage: Implement strategies to reduce waste generation and enhance resource utilization.

Skills & Competencies Required
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to enforce safety protocols and ensure HSES compliance.
• Hands-on approach to supervising production in an industrial setting.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Basic mechanical understanding of production machinery (preferred but not mandatory).
• Knowledge of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ability to train staff on safe equipment shutdown and maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Industrial Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing, mining, or industrial production.
• Experience managing factory teams of at least 20 workers.
• HSES certification or relevant safety training (strongly preferred).
• First aid qualification preferred, or willingness to complete first aid training on the job.
• Experience in biomass processing or pellet production (advantageous but not required).

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a company driving environmental sustainability and clean energy solutions in Africa.
• Work in a dynamic industrial setting with opportunities for career growth.
• Contribute to a company making a tangible impact by reducing deforestation and providing renewable fuel alternatives.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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