This role will primarily be responsible for leading the production staff to meet production targets, key ratios, and KPIs, while ensuring a safe and efficient operation and producing products that meet the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

•     Ensure all relevant targets / KPI’s are met in adherence with the production plan and standards set 
•     Ensure Quality and SHE standards are achieved and maintained in the department 
•     Coordinating production activities with the maintenance, quality, supply chain and warehouse departments to achieve sustained and improved efficiencies 
•     Expediting production, maximizing efficiencies and meeting production KPI’s and scorecard 
•     Optimized use of SAP in production execution and perform personnel scheduling, reviewing production paperwork, collecting and tracking production data, and reporting information and variances to management 
•     Deliver the department’s functional goals including financial, quality and people development 
•     Communicate and keep team updated on all matters relevant to the department in a timely and appropriate manner 
•     Promote and lead continual improvement of the performance of the department using lean/six sigma methodology and visual management tools 
•     Ensure all operators are fully trained and that training happens according to process instructions with it being completed in a timely manner 
•     Provide production plan updating for daily production meetings with key issues highlighted 
•     Ensure that all data processing is done in a timely manner and is up to date and accurate 
•     Ensure that all employees are aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures across all shift patterns 
•     Establish and encourage a strong teamwork culture within the department

Qualifications and skills

•     Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in the chemical process or food manufacturing industry.
•     Proven people management experience, including performance management, employee training, and development.
•     Experience in cost management.
•     Strong technical knowledge of the manufacturing process with the ability to quickly identify and correct variances.
•     Ability to multitask and delegate tasks effectively.
•     Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and quality and hygiene standards for food manufacturing.
•     Experience collaborating closely with Quality Management and SHE Management.
•     Technical expertise in sauce and blending technologies is highly advantageous.
•     Proficiency in MS Office and work systems is essential.
•     Experience with quality and food safety systems such as FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, and ISO 18000.
•     Experience with SAP for production execution is a plus