JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES

• To Supervise all the production processes and activities involved in the manufacturing of PNG products

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

• Ensure that daily shift targets are met with minimal wastage and optimal output.
• Plan, Schedule and Supervise work of operators/operatives to ensure proper distribution of work, effective and efficient coordination of shift production operations and review machine reports at the end of the shift.
• Ensure machine efficiency optimization and downtime reduction by promptly reporting machine faults to the shift technicians and documentation on file maker and MAMA for management action.
• Maintain high standard of product quality and hygiene in the factory, strict compliance with GMP, and FSMS standards through constant liaison with the Quality Assurance team.
• Ensures strict compliance to Health, safety and environment standards in the factory to ensure work is accomplished safely.
• Ensure control of waste and material usage variance through proper work methods and good manufacturing practices.
• Ensure that the daily production operations are adequately documented and captured in the file maker and hard copies of forms.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of material usage and production figures with the storekeeper.
• Handle disciplinary actions, grievances, performance feedbacks/appraisals, attendance report and leave schedules of subordinates and create a positive working environment by building morale in the factory.
• Identifies training needs of staff within the factory and recommend/conduct on the job training as required.
• Identifies key performance gaps in the factory and propose improvement plans for management action.
• Ensure Continuous improvement of factory facility through KAIZEN and 5S implementation.
• Performs other related duties as advised by management to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

EDUCATION

• B.Sc. (Minimum Second Class lower) and HND (Minimum lower credit) in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or other food related courses.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years’ cognate work experience in the food and beverage manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel suite).
• Fair knowledge Machine operations.
• Good numerical and data analytical skills.
• Technical Report writing.
• Good Knowledge of Manufacturing/Production policies and procedures.
• Conversant with GMP and HACCP principles.
• Conversant with TPM & TQM.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work well without supervision.
• Diligent and enthusiastic.
• Able and willing to follow laid down procedures.
• Possession of Leadership qualities.
• People management.
• Team Player.
• Target driven.