Shift Supervisor (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Mombasa at WTS Energy

WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 2000, is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. WTS Energy works on all Energy projects, Oil & Gas and Renewables. We h...

 

Shift Supervisor (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Mombasa

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMombasa
  • Job FieldManufacturing 

We are seeking a hands-on and proactive Shift Supervisor to lead daily plant operations at our Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant in Bonje, Kwale County. The role will be responsible for managing shift-based production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement while optimizing team performance and plant resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise day-to-day shift operations to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
  • Organize shift staffing schedules, considering team availability, leave, and operational requirements.
  • Supervise raw and packaging material preparation, ensuring availability and resolving inventory anomalies.
  • Oversee product batching in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and quality standards during all shift activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing PPE use and reporting near misses, incidents, or hazards on time.
  • Generate work orders and conduct product costing as per company guidelines.
  • Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and initiate timely corrective actions.
  • Report breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, or downtimes to the Production Superintendent for follow-up.
  • Collaborate closely with the maintenance, quality assurance, and safety teams to drive shift performance.
  • Ensure proper housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained in the production area.
  • Coach and guide team members to enhance productivity, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
  • Ensure proper implementation of company policies and adherence to ISO and TQM standards.
  • Support commissioning, start-up, and shutdown procedures as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Production Superintendent.

Required Qualifications

  • Must have a Degree in Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must have 5 years of hands-on experience as a production supervisor in a production set up, preferably in a vegetable oil extraction plant, milling, mining or cement.
  • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer proficiency: experience with production or MRP systems is an added advantage.
  • Training in firefighting and basic HSE procedures (preferred).
  • Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO, TQM, and familiarity with lean manufacturing tools.
  • Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and driving performance improvement.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to WTS Energy on www.wtsenergy.com to apply

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