Food Production Manager at Legacy Manufacturers Limited

Food Production Manager-Textured Soy Protein (TSP), Cereals, and Snacks

A soon to open food production company in Zambia is looking for an experienced food production manager in a Textured Soy Protein (TSP), Cereals and Snack Factory.

Basic Objective:

To plan, organize and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to high standard.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for set up and erection of the plant
• Co-ordinate plant design as well as the mechanical, auxiliary fittings and electrical work for the plants;
• Overall in charge of production logistics and supply chain.

Future day to day work:

• plan, implement and control the production schedule
• determine and manage human and material resources to meet production targets
• make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement
• work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
• ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to;
• ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures;
• set product quality standards;
• monitor quality standards of products;
• implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives;
• analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems;
• determine and implement improvements to the production process;
• prepare and maintain production reports;
• monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement;
• estimate production costs (ensure cost minimization and optimum productivity);
• set and manage production budgets;
• ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management;
• oversee the implementation of ISO9001 & HACCP Code of Conduct;
• inventory & warehouse management;
• implement strict quality measures to ensure top line raw materials, packaging materials and finished products
• imparting training to subordinates on quality, production and logistics.

Qualification and Experience:

• A diploma in the following subjects: food science/technology, production engineering, processing engineering, materials science/technology; mechanical engineering; or any food processing qualifications and experience.
• A degree will be highly advantageous
• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• Knowledge of raw materials
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices

Skills Required:

• Project management
• Planning and organization skills to be able run and monitor the production process without supervision;
• The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems;
• The capacity to grasp concepts easily;
• ICT literacy to deal with various technologies and programmes;
• Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality;
• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with team, managers and clients;
• Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget and at the right time;
• The ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines;
• The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.

Key competencies required (personal competencies)

• Previous experience setting up plants in food sector (cereals, textured soy protein (TSP) & snacks preferred)
• Experience of snack recipes, flavours, blending, ingredients and costings,
• Knowledge of fryers and packing machines including process controls and efficiencies.
• Sound knowledge and proven track record within snack production and packing operations.
• Computer literate with IT understanding
• Excellent communicator
• Self-motivated
• Detail orientated
• Analytical
• Building relationships
• Influencing at strategic level
• Innovative and adaptable
• Performance and results driven

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