Production Supervisor (flour / milling / food) - Caribbean

We are seeking an experienced Production & Milling Supervisor to oversee daily milling and production operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining equipment reliability, upholding food safety and quality standards, and leading a production team to achieve operational excellence.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills to drive productivity, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations Manage daily production and milling activities to meet operational targets. Coordinate production schedules and resource allocation. Optimize the use of manpower, machinery, and raw materials. Ensure smooth and uninterrupted production operations. Production Monitoring Monitor production processes and performance metrics.

Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions promptly. Ensure equipment settings and production parameters meet product specifications. Maintain accurate production records and reports. Equipment Maintenance Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance activities. Conduct routine inspections of production equipment.

Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve technical issues. Support initiatives that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Food Safety & Quality Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Support implementation and maintenance of HACCP and food safety systems. Monitor production quality and drive corrective actions where necessary.

Contribute to successful internal and external audits. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality. Support implementation of process improvement initiatives. Assist in waste reduction and operational optimization projects. Health, Safety & Environment Promote and maintain a safe working environment.

Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements. Report and address unsafe conditions and incidents. Foster a strong safety culture across the production team. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and motivate production personnel. Monitor team performance and support employee development. Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.

Assist with training and onboarding of new employees.

Requirements

Education

& Technical Knowledge Technical vocational diploma or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of milling, manufacturing, or food production processes. Understanding of HACCP, food safety, and quality management systems. Technical aptitude and understanding of industrial machinery and maintenance. Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or food processing environment. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Experience working within quality-driven production environments is an asset.

Benefits

Expat package with benefits.