Production Manager at Puratos

Position Overview

Based at Nairobi in Kenya, in order to build our team, we are currently seeking an:
Reporting directly to the General Manager of Puratos Kenya and functionally to Regional Operations Director, the successful candidate for this key function will lead the whole production process by coaching the team and by implementing Continuous Improvement Programs. He/she defines, realizes and improves the objectives related to HSE, Quality, Service Level and Cost.

Key Accountabilities

• People Coaching
  • Selection, recruitment, induction and onboarding of new employees
  • Develop your people to establish a high-performance organization
  • Ensuring an ongoing learning and development plan for all employees
  • People performance management
  • Taking the lead and the organization of respective shifts
  • Instilling Puratos Magic throughout the whole organization
• Project & Engineering
  • Basic understanding of Project management
  • Understanding of utilities (HVAC, Boiler, Cooling Tower, Air Compressor, etc.)
  • Understanding of AutoCAD will be an added advantage
  • Ensure timely commercialization of Brownfield projects with support from cross-functional team
• HSE
  • Ensure HSE legal compliance
  • Cover the food safety risks (fit for work, personal hygiene)
  • Ensure safety of all employee in line with standard operating procedures
  • Drive behavior-based safety program
  • Risks assessments are in place and in line with local legislation
  • Effective control of contractors and visitors in place
  • Full safety induction for all newcomers
  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
  • Ensure full investigation and follow up of incidents ad hazardous situations
  • Ensure effective loss and waste process
• Quality
  • Implementation and maintenance of HACCP, quality certification standards and 5S
  • Work toward achieving Golden Unicorn status
  • Work closely with cross-functional team to reduce external customer complaints
  • Master manufacturing processes (at source) to deliver Right First-Time performance
  • Ensure suitable problem-solving tools are used to complete CAPA’s
• Service
  • Weekly planning of production and employees
  • Maintaining OTIF status by achieving conformance to plan and OEE target
  • Relationship building with key customers
  • Maintaining performance through continual reviews
  • Owner of ERP/MES within production
  • Ensure timely close out of technical issues impacting production
• Costs
  • Effective budget control of the department
  • Report the results on a regular base (Site-meeting, BU-meeting)
  • Ensure that all functional meetings take place
  • Participate in Drive Project and benchmarking initiatives
  • Constantly reduce inefficiencies and not added value activities
• Internal and external Relationship
  • Influencing of support departments (Engineering, Planning/Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, HR, R&D, BU, …) in order to pull in the same direction
  • Building network with peer Production Managers
  • Customers and suppliers: represent the Puratos production site during customer/suppliers visits

Profile

• Industrial engineer Chemistry/biochemistry or food sciences
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in the food industry
• Experience with KPI’s and efficiency measurement
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing and 5S methodology
• Knowledge of complex production processes
• Knowledgeable about Safety management
• Knowledgeable about Quality Certifications
• Strong Management skills

Offer

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, group insurance, healthcare, training…) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.