Production Manager at Lan-x Africa Limited

Production Manager Job Responsibilities

• Running the dairy processing plant from reception of raw milk to finished goods
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources;
• Maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Ensure adherence to HACCP and GMP guidelines
• Quality Control Supervision
• Control of Factory Staff and allocation of duties on a daily basis
• Daily Production Planning
• Supervision and Maintenance of the complete Plant & Machinery
• Cost Control in relation to Power & Other Production Costs
• Taking part in New Product Development

Qualifications for the Production Manager Job

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering/ Technology in Mechanical/Production/Chemical Engineering
• Additional Professional qualifications are an added advantage
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in production supervision
• Experience in production in a dairy/ beverage plant
• Good mathematical skills.
• Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with team building techniques
• Excellent knowledge of all facets of food production/manufacture
• Knowledge of Utility Equipment’s
• Knowledge in manufacture of food products preferred
• Excellent computer skills