Senior Production Officer at Agro-Chemical and Food Company

 Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Supervise all shift production works and update production records.
• Ensure all stations are well manned and that they are operating correctly and efficiently.
• Ensure that the correct parameters are being kept by the stations;
• Check all station log sheets for correctness;
• Carry out and record spot/snap checks and assist operators experiencing difficulties;
• Order for chemicals and raw materials for all stations;
• Coordinate and plan for plant repairs and maintenance;
• Report breakdowns that last more than 30 minutes to the head of section or department and shutdowns of more than one hour to HOD or GM, Factory;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
• Ensure plant and machinery are always cleaned and sterilized on time;
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations
• Collect primary data for weekly, monthly and annual production reports;
• Carry out plant cleanliness inspection on a daily basis;
• Inspect and verify all production items received by stores;
• Carry out spot and snap checks in the plant;
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly steam production and sales reports;
• Analyze log sheets, operator log books and give feedback;
•  Analyze raw materials consumption reports;
• Ensure process compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005;
•  Analyze causes of process failure and assist in the improvement of process parameters.
• Review incidences of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessment, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high-quality services; and
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets.

Person Specification

• At least four (4) years of work experience.
• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Food Science and Technology; Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Supervisory course lasting not less two weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.