ABOUT THE ROLE

Coordinate key plant operations activities (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and support functions i.e., Finance, HR, IS, and Process systems) to deliver high-quality products and services at the lowest cost whilst consistently meeting internal and external customer’s demand, in line with corporate objective.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Cost optimization, budget delivery, and control of main cost drivers in Manufacturing.
• Ensure adherence to Food and Beverage Legislation, TCCC Standards, ISO certification, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other internal and external regulatory compliance.
• Drive MANEx to deliver a high productivity standard in the plant.
• Ensure usage and exploitations of management systems to affect financial controls positively and maximize profit.
• Prepare, present, and interpret Manufacturing KBI’s, make recommendations that result in increased productivity and efficiency, reduced cost, and improved customer satisfaction.
• Builds team’s capabilities through implementation of training and development programs and maintain high levels of employee relationships.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with the team, internal customers, peers, institutions, suppliers.
• Maintain high (100%) standards of GMP, Safety, and Security in the Plant and all sales depots.
• Exploit management tools (BASIS, PRS production reporting system, IM inventory management, IC internal control, EXIM excellence in manufacturing, etc.) to maximize opportunities for cost optimization.
• Relate with the commercial team on demand and Operational planning to drive profitable volume growth.
• Deliver quality products at the right time and mix (SKU’s store-keeping units) to all sales depots within the prescribed sales stock levels.
• Balanced knowledge in general management, manufacturing, financial, and supply chain management to provide strategic leadership.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Excellent management skills.
• Ability to manage unstable sales demand Forecasting and supply chain requirements.
• Effective planning and organizing.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.
• Excellent Understanding of Manufacturing Excellence.
• Effective leadership with track record of building high-performing teams.
• Analytical, reporting, and communication
• Ability to make and communicate tough decisions.
• Ability to think tactically and strategically.
• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short-term wins,
• Coaching and mentorship capabilities.
• Ability to empower team members

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• University and/or Advanced degree relevant to Manufacturing (engineering, food & beverage processing related)
• 7-10 years of cognate experience in driving high-performing manufacturing operations
• In-depth knowledge of bottling operations and technologies: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health & Safety