The ideal candidate will

• Work hand in hand with the Head- Production to ensure the proper interplay/ management and effective planning of labour, materials, machines and time; also effective utililization of shop floor to achieve production requirements.
• Ensure the effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards as required by sales /marketing plans at all times
• Ensure and maintain a high level hygiene in the factory(GMP)
• Ensure that the general working environment is harmonious, conducive and
• accident free
• Work hand in hand with the Head-Production to provide the necessary support to subordinates in order to function effectively and efficiently
• Ensure factory overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of minimum 85% on monthly basis
• Ensure a maximum factory flexible waste level of 2.0% and 1.5% of powder tolerance level on monthly basis
• Ensure 100% actual Vs. planned production on all pack sizes and product line
• Ensure that safety infrastructure (personal, work environment, machines etc )in place are used and adhere to strictly.
• To manage the factory functions of NPD, PMO, Packaging and margin Improvement activities within organisation
• Preparation of monthly reconciliation report
• Periodic review of all production manuals for all factories as the need arises
• Ensures compliance with FSMS related activities in the department
• Coaching of subordinates to success and performance improvement
• General administration (e.g. HR functions / BPMS ,keeping attendance record etc for the dept.)
• Perform all safety tasks assigned by the Line Manager

EDUCATION

• HND/Bsc/M.Sc – Biochemistry, Food technology, Industrial chemistry, chemistry or Relevant discipline
• M.Sc /MBA and other relevant professional certification is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years post graduate experience within production operations in a relevant manufacturing environment