Production line supervisor
Position:
Organization: Holland Dairy PLC
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§ The Production Line Supervisor is responsible for managing and controlling all production activities on the milk processing and packaging line.
§ The role supports the Shift Leader in ensuring that daily production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with required quality and food safety standards.
§ This position focuses on managing people, machines, and materials to maintain smooth and continuous production operations.
§ The Line Supervisor ensures every shift runs safely, efficiently, and with the highest product quality, helping Holland Dairy deliver safe and fresh milk to customers every day.
§ The Production Line Supervisor is responsible for reporting any safety issue in the compound
§ Follow performance evaluation of employees who are directly reporting to them
Report daily performance in their respective shifts
§ Supervise all line activities to ensure production follows the daily plan.
§ Confirm availability of raw materials and packaging materials before start-up.
§ Monitor equipment performance and promptly report faults, stoppages, or abnormalities.
§ Ensure accurate and complete recording of daily production data (output, downtime, waste, etc.).
§ Support efficient line changeovers and cleaning between product types.
§ Quality and Food Safety
§ Ensure all production processes comply with company quality standards, GMP, HACCP, and ISO requirements.
§ Coordinate closely with Quality Control to verify critical product parameters (temperature, weight, coding accuracy, etc.).
§ Stop production immediately and report whenever non-conforming product is detected.
§ Ensure that all employees adhere to hygiene guidelines and properly use PPE.
§ Support line sanitation, cleaning, and pre-operational checks.
§ Team Supervision
§ Lead and coordinate operators, processors, and helpers assigned to the line.
§ Assign daily tasks and ensure all team members understand their responsibilities.
§ Coach and guide new employees on safety, hygiene, and work procedures.
§ Report attendance issues, discipline cases, and manpower shortages to the Shift Leader.
§ Safety and Workplace Hygiene
§ Ensure all employees wear appropriate PPE and follow safety procedures.
§ Identify, correct, and report unsafe acts, near misses, and equipment hazards.
§ Maintain a clean, organized, and obstruction-free working environment.
Have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regard to the FSMS to the identified person(s)
Job Requirements
BSc degree in Dairy Technology, Food Science, or Industrial Engineering.
2 years of experience in a food or dairy processing plant (supervisory or senior operator level preferred
§ Technical Knowledge:
§ Understanding milk processing, pasteurization, and packaging.
§ Basic knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting.
§ Familiar with food safety systems (GMP, HACCP, ISO).
§ Personal Skills:
§ Good communication and leadership ability.
§ Organized, reliable, and safety conscious.
§ Able to work under pressure and in rotating shifts
§ Work Environment:
§ The Line Supervisor works on the production floor in a cold and fast-paced environment.
The job requires standing for long hours, regular equipment checks, and coordination with different departments.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CVs and supporting documents to hr@holland-dairy.com.
Job Requirements BSc degree in Dairy Technology, Food Science, or Industrial Engineering or relative filed of study with relevant work experience out of with 2 years of experience in a food or dairy processing plant (supervisory or senior operator level preferred Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervises and coordinates all operations in Preparation Division during his/her shift, including that of technical personnel - Ensures that all raw materials and inputs required for the shift have been made available on time How to Apply Interested applicants can submit their CV and relevant documents through the provided e-mailDeadline: Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: , Bishoftu
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