Production Manager (DAIRY) at Workforce Africa

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor degree in Business- Food Technology- or a related degree is strongly preferred.
• 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Adhere to Kenyan quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)- standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kenya specifications.
• Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity- short and long-range planning- labour scheduling- product scheduling- raw materials- packaging supplies- product weights- sanitation and housekeeping.
• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality, safety, employee relations, productivity, and cost scheduled volume outputs.
• Work with Product Development- Suppliers- Engineering- Quality- and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.
• Support Employee involvement in Safety- Analytical Problem Solving- Project Planning- Vendor and Customer Relations- fostering a Team atmosphere.
• Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.
• Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.
• Prepare- distribute- and follow-up with regard to all established records- reports and/or forms.
• Ensure strong- effective communication across functions and with employees- vendors and government regulators.
• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements.
• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and work with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance
• Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Embrace the KHGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
• Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development- etc.