Asst. Executive – Soap Plant/Finishing Line at Pwani Oil

We are seeking a highly motivated assistant to run Soap Plant, Finishing Line and Bagging section efficiently ensuring full capacity utilisation with focus on efficient machine/equipment use, optimal deployment of human resources, right at the first time, meeting or exceeding set quality standards, adhering to specifications in direct input use and compliance with operational system such as QMS, GMP, 5s and all set standards on health and safety and general cleanliness.

The incumbent is responsible for a shift Production output.

Principal Accountabilities

•   Efficient utilisation of machine capacity realising output targets for each machine /equipment.
•  Ensure product quality standards are met/exceeded.
• Adhere to specifications in manufacturing of Soap Noodles and Toilet soap as per customer specifications
• Ensure correct weight and TFMs of all soaps produced in the Finishing Line
• Daily reporting on log sheets provided, getting it signed by the appropriate people and handed it
• Waste Reduction
• Efficient use of manpower and utilities
• Manage machine down time to minimal levels.
• QMS, GMP, 5s and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor performance of subordinates and provide leadership in their development.
• Implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Continuous reduction of Utility consumption, zero leakages and improvement of other areas where utility consumption can be reduced.
• Material Balance of input vs. output in productio

Job Description

• Realize output targets hourly, daily with focus on meeting production plan
• Meet product quality standards
• Ensure process is cost effective
• Develop and track improvement in reduction of planned and unplanned down time
• Help develop setting and enforcing all SOP
• Timely delivery of production plan
• Work out human and material resource needs for production runs
• Oversee compliance to QMS, GMP and 5s
• Ensure safety procedures for tasks are observed
• Motivate teammates
• Efficient manpower utilisation

Job Features

• Bachelor's Degree    BSc. in plant engineering, food technology or similar academic qualifications with grounding in industrial processing.
• Experience Level    3 Years or above
• Leadership Skills    Excellent leader & posses communication skills • Quick accurate judgement when faced with multiple solution seeking challenges • Inductive and deductive thinking,
• Individual Traits    Quick accurate judgement when faced with multiple solution seeking challenges, • Inductive and deductive thinking.