Production Manager at Uplands Premium Dairies

Location: Kagwe – Kiambu

To plan, organize and control production in the organization to ensure that milk products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

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 efforts 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
• Daily Production Planning
• Cost Control in relation to Power & Other Production Costs
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
• Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Prepare and maintain production reports
• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
• Innovation and new product development delivery
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Procurement, Commercial and Engineering

Requirements

• Degree in Bsc Food Science/ Dairy Science Technology.
• Proven experience as production manager in Food processing plant. Experience in Milk processing plant will be an added advantage
• A keen eye for details and a results driven approach
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office