Production Supervisor – Detergent Manufacturing

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in a detergent manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, maintaining product quality, supervising production staff, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily detergent production activities.
• Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Supervise production staff and allocate duties effectively.
• Monitor mixing, formulation, filling, packaging, and storage processes.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to approved formulations and quality standards.
• Monitor raw material usage and minimize wastage.
• Conduct production checks and coordinate with the Quality Control team.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare production reports.
• Ensure production machinery and equipment are properly operated and maintained.
• Enforce workplace health, safety, hygiene, and chemical‑handling procedures.
• Identify production challenges and implement corrective measures.
• Train and guide production employees on proper production procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable manufacturing standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in detergent, soap, chemical, FMCG, or related manufacturing (highly preferred).
• Proven experience supervising production teams.
• Good understanding of chemical handling, formulation, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with production machinery and manufacturing processes (added advantage).

Required skills

• Chemical handling
• Formulation processes
• Quality control procedures
• Production machinery operation
• Manufacturing process management