Christian Foli

Experienced Production Supervisor with strong leadership expertise across FMCG and food manufacturing environments. Proven track record of leading production teams, coordinating labour and operational resources, and driving KPI performance within fast-paced manufacturing operations. Skilled in production scheduling, workforce management, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational efficiency, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, manage performance fairly and effectively, and support employee development through coaching and training. Experienced in monitoring production metrics including waste, downtime, yield, and productivity while implementing improvements that reduce cost and maintain high standards of safety and quality. Hands-on operational leader with strong knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP, GMP, BRC compliance, audit readiness, and manufacturing best practice.

Confident communicator with the ability to work autonomously, make robust decisions, and adapt quickly within demanding manufacturing environments.

Production Supervisor at Hain Celestial Group (2024-09 – Present)

• Create and execute daily production activities across six operational areas within the preserves department to ensure production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
• Plan and coordinate labour, operational resources and production activities to ensure manufacturing is carried out in a smooth and effective way.
• Take the lead in managing, motivating and directing the production workforce within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Monitor and review daily KPI metrics including production volumes, downtime, waste, yield and quality performance, reporting deviations and supporting root cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues on the production floor and collaborate with relevant departments to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Liaise closely with QA, Warehouse, Fruit Processing, HR and Training departments to facilitate communication and ensure operational continuity.
• Ensure production staff comply with Health & Safety procedures, GMP standards, Food Safety requirements and company procedures at all times.
• Support the development and training of production staff to ensure employees are capable of performing work activities to the required standard.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to drive efficiency within manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing waste, improving productivity and maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, operational records and daily performance reporting for management review.

Manufacturing Zone Lead / Shift Manager at AM Fresh (2023-08 – 2024-08)

• Managed daily shift operations within a demanding food manufacturing environment to achieve productivity and customer service targets.
• Planned and coordinated labour and operational activities to ensure production schedules and operational demands were achieved effectively.
• Monitored operational performance, production efficiency and production costs against KPI and budget targets.
• Ensured compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, hygiene and quality standards across all operational areas.
• Supported people management activities including performance management, staff training, investigations and RTW processes in collaboration with HR.
• Assisted with stock control and raw material coordination to maximise yield and minimise waste.
• Facilitated communication across departments to support operational efficiency and production continuity.
• Troubleshoot operational issues on the production floor and collaborate with relevant departments to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Liaise closely with QA, Warehouse, Fruit Processing, HR and Training departments to facilitate communication and ensure operational continuity.
• Ensure production staff comply with Health & Safety procedures, GMP standards, Food Safety requirements and company procedures at all times.
• Support the development and training of production staff to ensure employees are capable of performing work activities to the required standard.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to drive efficiency within manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing waste, improving productivity and maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, operational records and daily performance reporting for management review.

Operations Trainer at AM Fresh (2022-03 – 2023-08)

• Delivered operational training programmes to ensure employees were trained to commensurate with their work activity and company procedures.
• Supported departmental managers with staff development, operational capability improvement and employee performance support.
• Maintained accurate training records, competency assessments and compliance documentation in line with SOP and audit requirements.
• Facilitated communication of operational procedures, Health & Safety requirements and company standards to new employees.
• Participated in audit preparation activities to ensure training documentation remained compliant and accessible.

Warehouse Administrator at AMK Fresh (2021-10 – 2022-03)

• Managed inbound warehouse administration and delivery booking processes.
• Maintained accurate stock and delivery documentation within warehouse systems.
• Supported operational efficiency through effective coordination of warehouse paperwork and records management.

Section Leader at IPL (2020-08 – 2021-10)

• Led warehouse teams to achieve operational KPI, productivity and quality targets.
• Coordinated workflow activities including order printing, amendments and warehouse communications.
• Maintained accurate operational data through WMS systems and Excel reporting.
• Ensured finished products met customer specifications and quality standards.
• Supported Health & Safety compliance and operational best practice across warehouse operations.
• Supported audit readiness and ensured standard operating procedures and compliance requirements were adhered to at all times.
• Worked collaboratively across manufacturing departments to support continuous improvement and operational performance.

Administrator at Curd and Cure Limited (2019-06 – 2020-02)

• Processed customer orders, delivery invoices and stock control documentation.
• Maintained accurate company records using CRM and stock management systems.
• Provided warehouse operational support when required.

Site Supervisor at Dygate Ghana Limited (2014-01 – 2015-03)

• Supervised day-to-day site operations to ensure productivity, efficiency and profitability targets were achieved.
• Assisted with operational planning, workforce coordination and project delivery.
• Supported staff training and team development initiatives.
• Managed operational activities in line with company budgets and business objectives.

Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Philosophy & Political Science – University of Ghana