Production Manager at Fanisi HR Solutions

Our client, a dairy company seeks to hire a Production Manager. He/she will be incharge of production activities and processes and must ensure that all products are produced in adherence to the required specifications and timelines. The individual must be willing to work in Embu.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that production targets are met
• Overall in charge of production operations and quality control
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Estimate production costs and prepare production budget
• Manage production expenses and ensure compliance to production budget
• Generate and maintain proper reports to management
• Manage and develop the production team
• Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Required Specification

• Experience working in dairy production, with a bias in production of yoghurt and other value added dairy products
• Degree or diploma in dairy science & technology or any related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in the dairy industry with 2 years in a management role
• Able to manage a production line of 10,000 litres plus
• Excellent management and leadership skills experience
• Ability to build and lead a strong production team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong, resilient, result-orientated individual and an excellent team player