Production Manager (DAIRY) at Workforce Africa

Workforce Africa is a HR solutions provider dedicated in the provision of Human Resource Management services across Africa. Our MISSION is to deliver Business Growth by leveraging on Talent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor degree in Business- Food Technology- or a related degree is strongly preferred.


• 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.


• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.


• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.


• Adhere to Kenyan quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)- standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kenya specifications.


• Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity- short and long-range planning- labour scheduling- product scheduling- raw materials- packaging supplies- product weights- sanitation and housekeeping.


• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality, safety, employee relations, productivity, and cost scheduled volume outputs.


• Work with Product Development- Suppliers- Engineering- Quality- and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.


• Support Employee involvement in Safety- Analytical Problem Solving- Project Planning- Vendor and Customer Relations- fostering a Team atmosphere.


• Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.


• Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.


• Prepare- distribute- and follow-up with regard to all established records- reports and/or forms.


• Ensure strong- effective communication across functions and with employees- vendors and government regulators.


• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements.


• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and work with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance


• Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures.


• Embrace the KHGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.


• Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development- etc

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