Production Shift Leader – Confectionery

About the role

Responsible for supervising daily confectionery production, coordinating schedules, managing materials and labour, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving efficiency in a Nairobi-based manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations in the confectionery department to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Implement and monitor quality control standards to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate production schedules, material requirements, and labor allocation to meet targets.
• Train production staff on new products, processes, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
• Monitor and control inventory levels of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Confectionery Technology, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in a confectionery production environment, including supervisory experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of confectionery production processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality control systems such as HACCP and ISO 22000.