Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Food Science.

• Experience: 3+ years in a supervisory role within a coffee mill or high-volume food processing plant. Hands-on skills in maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with coffee grading, optical sorters, and industrial safety standards. Prior exposure to Buhler machines will be an added advantage.

Production Execution & Factory Supervision**

• Shift Leadership: Supervise the day-to-day operation of the coffee processing plant (Pre-cleaning, Grading, Bulking, and Color Sorting) to meet daily throughput targets. Ensure productions schedules are followed and deadlines achieved.

• PI Compliance: Execute Processing Instructions (PIs), ensuring that the correct coffee lots are fed into the machines and processed to required standards.

• Machine Calibration: Conduct regular checks on machinery settings (e.g., Bühler Sortex sensitivities or Gravity Table tilt/vibration) to ensure optimal coffee separation/processing. Additionally, ensure machines and equipment are utilized efficiently.

• Quality Control: Ensure products meet required quality standards/specification by working closely with quality team to reduce rework and wastage.

Labor & Productivity Management****

• Casual Labor Oversight: Directly manage machine operators, factory casuals’ staff, and floor clerks in coordination with the Warehouse Manager to ensure labor is allocated where it is most needed.

• Discipline & Training: Enforce the "Rules of Engagement" and company values on the floor; provide "on-the-job" training for staff on correct coffee handling and machinery operation.

• Output Tracking: Monitor and record hourly/daily production outputs and labor productivity, reporting any bottlenecks or slowdowns to the Plant Manager immediately.

Warehouse & Logistics Coordination****

• Stock Movement Link: Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure coffee is moved from the warehouse to the plant (and back) without delays or mixing of grades.

• Consumables Monitoring: Track the real-time usage of factory consumables (LPG, stitching thread, needles) and proactively notify the Warehouse Manager when replenishment is required. Additionally, monitor usage and minimize waste.

• Housekeeping: Ensure "Export-Ready" cleanliness standards are always maintained across the production floor and around the machinery.

Technical Maintenance & Safety****

• First-Line Maintenance: Perform troubleshooting and adjustments to production machinery and utilities (compressors, generators, electricity, weighing scales, etc.); immediately escalate complex electrical or mechanical faults to the Plant Manager.

• Safety Enforcement (SHE): Ensure all floor staff wear the correct PPE and follow safety protocols. Act as the primary safety marshal during production shifts.

• Incident Reporting: Document and report any near-misses, accidents, or equipment damage that occurs during the shift.

Reporting & Data Integrity**

• Shift Reports: Prepare detailed end-of-shift reports capturing utilities consumption and any technical issues encountered.

• System Accuracy: Ensure all physical stocks issued to production fully aligns with qty/weights specified in processing instructions and promptly report/investigate any significant deviations.