Openings at Frank Management Consult Ltd

Job Purpose

Manage the QA department and develop and monitor the implementation of quality processes and procedures and ensure adherence of specifications and quality procedures at all stages are followed in the production process – receiving, In-line and dispatch processes to ensure business growth by providing high quality products that meet customer requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage quality assurance processes and procedures and align these with changing business needs to ensure the QA department continually supports company quality policy.
• Plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
• Design Process flow charts and Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate and manage product trials with the Production Manager prior to commercial production runs in order to ensure best quality products which will meet customer requirements at all times.
• Management of customer complaints and investigation of the root cause and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Ensuring the best manufacturing practices are adhered to during production operations to safeguard product integrity, quality and safety
• Overseeing the assessment of raw materials to ensure the best quality raw material for processing
• Undertake various internal audits to ensure finished products comply with the food safety and GMP requirements
• Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers, evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Overseeing the KAIZEN initiatives
• Conduct internal training, sensitization and evaluation on effectiveness of training on all the staff on quality and safety related issues.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochem, Material Science or Analytical Chemistry
• ISO Certification

RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 work experience in a busy manufacturing food industry and plastics packaging environment - 5years as a Manager in plastics packaging industry.
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience.
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs.
• QMS Experience - TQM,ISO, SHEQ, FSSC , GMPsetc
• Must have worked with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Hygiene standards (food production), Quality control (food production), Kaizen and Quality systems (ISO, CMMI, etc.)
• Effective Quality Control Analysis skills
• Great skills and knowledge in polymer formulation
• Demonstrated hands on Skills & Knowledge in Quality Control testing equipment and processes

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Conflict and complaint resolution
• Good Analytical and reporting skills
• Training requirements analysis
• Compliance, process development and improvement

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Job Purpose

The Farm Manager is responsible for providing leadership and is accountable for various farm management functions which include crop production, Human Resource, budget preparation and implementation, resource allocation for the achievement of the overall set objectives

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overall Farm Management and administration by overseeing day to day operations.
• Supervision of farm operations – Follow up to ensure the set tasks, targets and quality achieved.
• Training, demonstration and guiding the teams/individuals on the farm operations and thereafter evaluating to ensure the required skills/knowledge is impacted.
• Provide technical agronomic leadership, research to benefit form new developments and innovation in the industry.
• Adhere to good agricultural practices to ensure optimal production and utilization of land resource- timely operations and cultivation (gaps in filling & replacing dead plants) of arable land.
• Ensuring that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of International Standards ISO 9001:2015E.
• Ensure that all the procedures, records and work instructions in the organization adhere to the guidelines stipulated by the control of documents information procedure.
• Ensure that awareness training on ISO 9001:2015 requirements are carried out to all personnel in the farm and refresher trainings, quality circles are regularly carried out/held.
• Maintaining good public relations with all the stake holders
• Budget and plans/programs execution – Draw plans in reference to the crop demand and season requirements for optimal output. Follow up on execution as planned.
• Budgetary expenditure control – Ensuring the cost of a kilo of produce is maintained within the set budget limits. Prudently assess need; evaluate cost benefit before raising a purchase request.
• ERP(SAP)utilization – Posting of accurate and timely data to ensure real time reports availability and reliability.
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly and annual farm production, operations, performance and incident reports.
• In charge of Human Capital – Ensure employees count at all times and allocate/deploy optimally for maximum output. Ensure adherence to HR policy and other company policies.
• Resource Management – reviewing the farm and staff performance periodically and institute remedial measure to ensure achievement of set goals. Motivating employees and identifying talent/skills and deploying them accordingly.
• Ensuring security, accountability and safe custody of company assets, information and resources.
• Staff welfare – Resolving concerns that affect employees in a timely and fair manner which shall include housing, provision of PPEs, disputes resolution, etc.
• In charge of Environment, Health & Safety in the Farm.
• Provide a conducive working environment to employees including dwelling areas cleanliness.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in Agriculture or related discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience.