Job description

• Develop comprehensive production plans, schedules, and strategies to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, procurement, and logistics, to gather requirements and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitor production processes and evaluate production capacity to ensure efficient execution of production plans.
• Continuously optimize production workflows, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity through effective resource allocation and scheduling.
• Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to uphold product quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address any quality-related issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and allocate resources, including human resources, equipment, and materials, to optimize production efficiency.
• Assess production capacity, identify resource gaps, and implement strategies to enhance production capabilities.
• Monitor equipment performance, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure the availability of necessary tools and supplies for uninterrupted production.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the production team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of safety throughout the production facility.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures and safe work practices to mitigate risks and prevent accidents.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and waste minimization within the production operations.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and techniques to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Carry out any other activities as and when required by the reporting manager.

Qualifications:

• Education Level – Minimum - bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management or equivalent.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification will be advantageous.

Experience:

• 8 years of experience, including a minimum of 2 years at a managerial level in a similar function.

Competencies:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge of dates.
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.