Factory Manager at TUME Middle Africa Consulting Limited

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This positions key responsibilities are:

• Co-develop with vendor and approve engineering design, timelines, costs and milestones for pre-commissioning activities and track progress against targets. Ensure accurate, efficient reporting.
• Oversee equipment installation, trial runs, troubleshoot operational issues and fine-tune processes to achieve optimal performance for full-scale production.
• Co-Develop tomato processing standard operating procedures (SOPs) including sanitation and hygiene protocols. Ensure consistent quality and safety standards are met.
• Secure all required permits and certifications for factory operations, ensuring compliance and readiness for production.
• Ensure an optimized organizational structure with the right people in the right positions to achieve productivity targets.

EDUCATION AND COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited university. MBA is an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in project management and factory operations, preferably in the food processing industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of food processing equipment, automation systems, and facility design principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards for food manufacturing, including HACCP, GMP, and ISO certifications.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in factory setup, commissioning, and optimization is highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented and with outstanding strategic, analytical, financial literacy, creative, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, labour relations, negotiating skills, board relations a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.