About this role
Processing Supervisor M/F
- Mission Description
- Supervise and coordinate all coffee processing activities to ensure customer instructions are executed accurately, safely, efficiently and within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and supervise daily coffee processing activities based on approved customer instructions and operational priorities.
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Verify that the correct coffee lot, marks, bags and quantities are presented before processing begins.
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Ensure processing is carried out strictly according to approved customer instructions.
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Allocate labour, machinery and processing areas according to workload and track overtime.
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Monitor output against daily production targets and immediately address delays or bottlenecks.
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Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance teams.
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Maintain accurate processing records.
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Prepare a daily processing report highlighting production achieved, outstanding jobs, equipment downtime, labour utilization, losses/variances and issues requiring management intervention.
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.
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Conduct daily toolbox/shift briefings.
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Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency and turnaround time.
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Provide accurate information for job costing and productivity analysis.
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Maintain clear identification and segregation of coffee throughout the processing cycle.
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Train employees on SOPs, product handling and equipment operation.
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Ensure processed coffee is formally handed back to warehouse inventory control after completion
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Profile
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Experience in coffee warehousing, milling, processing or export operations.
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Knowledge of green coffee grades and handling requirements.
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HSE, food safety, quality-management or 5S training.
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Experience working with warehouse management or ERP systems.
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