Supervisor/Production Team Leader

Foster Clark Products Ltd in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Supervisor/Production Team Leader to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
Provide support to the Factory Manager in the day-to-day production of the unit in line with the Company's business strategy. The supervisor has a moderate organizational impact that affects one department.

Key Accountabilities:
Effective organization and efficient running of the operation;

• Coordination of filling hall or control room activities to execute the daily production plan
• Coordinate and liaise with Control Room regarding the preparation of batch mixtures of products
• Liaise with the production scheduler the programme of each line and pass all the necessary documents to the personnel
• Coordinate and liaise with QC to check line according to specifications
• Ensure that production is being effected according to the factory order form
• Monitor stoppages and record the production percentage for each hour
• Timely problem resolution
• Achievement of production targets
• Waste/yield is kept at a minimal level
• Continuous improvement metrics (quality, cost, and time).

Quality Control;

• Ensure quality and consistency of analytical data by providing timely and accurate sampling, testing, and release
• Executing and approving start-up checks and in-process control checks.

Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards;

• Ensure that machinery and areas are cleared according to the established procedures
• Conform to health and safety procedures and conduct safety walks while ensuring that operations are being carried out safely
• Ensure that all personnel adhere to safety standards and report any non-conformities
• Ensure the safekeeping and proper use of equipment while reporting any shortages or deficiencies encountered immediately to the Superior
• Maintains quality services by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Goods are to be stored in appropriate designated locations.

Effective Communication between departments and efficient internal support;

• Ensure the communication and handover during the change of shift
• Liaise with Production in discussing optimal ways to execute the production plan while highlighting any related concerns
• Communicate and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure sufficient material at all stages of the process
• Report attendance/absence to the respective administrative section
• Delegate and allocate work to respective team members
• Report system faults to Engineering in a timely manner
• Share relevant information, ideas, and insights
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders.

Effective team leadership;

• Take responsibility in the absence of Site Management
• Motivate, delegate, and empower personnel to take responsibility and display appropriate creativity and initiative
• Performance benchmarks are met – per individual.

Assume management responsibility in the absence of site management;

• Premises security and safety
• Personnel management
• Material management
• Decision-making and prioritization
• Stores operations
• QA-related issues.

Effective teamwork and alignment with Company values;

• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Live Company values and set an inspiring example
• Share and communicate learning
• Flag and debate issues constructively
• Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others.

Freedom to Act;

• Variation in work sequence and routine.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education;

• MCAST - Leadership & Management (MQF 4)
• Minimum: Ordinary Level of Education including English Language and Mathematics
• Preferred: Advanced Level of Education

Experience;

• 5 years experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment, of which at least 1-year needs to have been in a supervisory role
• Experience in leading others

• Production Line schedule planning
• Knowledge of both control room and filling hall activities
• Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices, and HSE guidelines
• Continuous Improvement Experience/Certification is highly desirable
• Ability to show a track record of improving production, solving problems, and motivating employees
• Choice of procedure and sequence
• A variable thinking capability to handle different situations that require the identification and selection of solutions within the area of expertise as well as acquired knowledge.

• Leadership skills and technical know-how utilized to influence and lead others
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Mechanical reasoning
• Drive for results
• Adaptability
• Root Cause Analysis
• Relationship Building
• Verbal and written communication
• Planning and Organising
• Monitoring and Measuring
• Decision to Lead
• Safety, Security, and Quality Orientation.