Job Purpose

• To assist with the production or processing operations.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Production/Operations

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production and other lines
• Attend pre-production meeting with the production staff to set daily volume target
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations
• Continuously improve operating efficiencies and structures to meet the changing demands of the market

Quality Assurance

• Ensure maintenance of standards, product quality and hygiene compliance and motivates team in management of factory production
• Ensure total quality management system in the plant as it relates to Food safety management.
• Ensure Quality manufacturing standards (ISO 22000 – 2018Quality System)

Maintenance

• Ensure that resources are effectively managed to meet business goals and objectives
• Manage stock (raw material, packaging and finished goods) in the unit
• Manage assets and liability in the plant
• Monitor the short, medium and long maintenance and servicing of machinery and moulds

Key Performance Indicators

• Level of capacity utilization
• Rate of Overall Operating Efficiency
• Quality of products
• Reportable health and safety incidents

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques or procedures involved in pie production
• Knowledge of key trends and developments involved in the production process
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective production of goods
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR Industry

Job Specifications

• A good first degree in business administration, food technology, food and hospitality and other related disciplines
• Membership of the Association for Operations Management or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the Food Industry/ FMCG

Decision Expectations

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production line
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations