Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for the production of quality products within agreed service levels,against daily and weekly production plans, at a competitive cost for the assigned production line.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

•  Enhance production efficiencies by implementing and championing continuous improvement innovation ideas through the establishment and support of a culture of continual improvement.
•  Drive the conformance with product quality requirements and work closely with the Quality Department to resolve any quality issues identified.
•  Drive compliance with all safety, health and environmental standards, policies and procedures in the assigned production line to ensure a safe working environment.
•  Support the head of department in managing the human capital assigned to the line through day to day supervision, performance management, training needs assessment and overall staff motivation.
•  Develop and sustain a mission direction work team.
•  Enhance plant utilization by making sure that the production line is well maintained, perform routine maintenance and ensure failures are escalated in a timely manner.
•  Lead the reduction of seven wastes at all stages of production in their line to ensure products are
•  Ensure adherence to the production plans and ensure the shift handovers occur in an effective within the projected unit cost. manner.
•  Record and prepare reports shift reports and implement corrective measures.
•  Ensure timely handover of the produced goods to the warehousing department including the input of the data in the system.
•  Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
•  Ensuring product Food safety, quality in compliance with FSSC 22000

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

•  A Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in engineering; Food Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical.
•  At least five (5) years’ experience in the production department with a similar organisation.
•  Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems. Experience with Syspro and/or SAP will be an added advantage.
•  Certificate in Lead auditors’ course in QMS and FSSC will be an added advantage.

Competencies/Attributes

•  Highly developed supervisory skills for technical staff.
•  Conversant with ISO standards in all areas of production.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing under-experienced staff.
•  High level of integrity