Production Manager -Frozen

Overview

Key Accountabilities

• Implement the approved production strategy so as to meet the goals of the factory and the overall business strategy.
• Plan all production activities so as to deliver the production plan of the factory as per time and budget targets.
• Identify bottlenecks within the production process and report the same. Thereafter ensure that all bottlenecks are resolved through laid down problem solving methodologies with the relevant production team members.
• Regular analysis of Production Performance Data whereby development, trends and improvement opportunities are identified and communicated internally using visual management standards to the production and the factory management team.
• Continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing appropriate methodologies as per Continuous Improvement principles
• Regularly Audit and monitor the operating system (SOS) and take the lead for Continuous Improvement and Lean activities.
• Strictly follow company product quality rules and ensure all the staff adherence to the parameters
• 1. **People Managemen**
• tRecruit and select the right staff in line with company’s policies
• .Build team skills through skills assessment, training, feedback, manage on-going performance of direct reports and identify those who have the ability to progress and develop
• .Lead the production team to ensure that they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and team work
• .Manage the availability and efficient use of labor according to the production pla
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Health & Safe

• tyEnsure safe operating practices by ensuring all Health and Safety policies and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered t
• o.Personally demonstrate the correct safety behaviors. Review all “Accident” and “Near Miss” Investigation reports and review the corrective actions taken as per the company’s health & safety polic
• y.Participate in safety and quality audits ensuring all non-conformances are documented. Take responsibility for completing the Action Plans as a result of the audits. Regularly perform shift audits and monitor the performanc
• e.Ensure that risk assessments are completed and actioned as per the laid down policy & procedure
• s.Support a culture in the team that enhances behavioral awareness so as to reduce accidents and near misse
• 1. **s.

Quality Managem

• entResponsible for quality control as per company’s standards in order to make adjustments as necessa
• ry.Reject products that are produced outside of the set product specificatio
• ns.Take corrective action to achieve first-time-right at all times and at all leve
• 1. **ls.

Financial Manage

• mentManage and own the total conversion costs in the production department focusing on systems and operational activity standardizat
• ion.Apply Continuous Improvement principles to optimize co
• sts.

Job Require

• mentsEducational level: Minimum Bachelor degree in Food Science/Technology or similar educ
• ationMinimum experience: 6 years of relevant experience in a similar
• roleExperience in the dairy manufacturing industry or a similar ind
• ustryWell versed with knowledge of Lean processes and problem solving techn
• iquesHave extensive knowledge and understanding of dairy manufacturing proc
• essesA proven leader and influencer at all l
• evelsAbility to work in a multicultural and multinational
• teamAbility to manage the stress in a fast moving enviro
• nmentSelf-motivated with the ability to take on additional responsibil
• itiesLanguages: Fluent in English (written & spoken) is a must. Knowledge of Arabic is a
• plus

Job Compe

• tenciesTime mana
• gement.Deep knowledge & understanding of six sigma / lean meth
• odologyGood reporting & presentation
• skills.Excellent MS office knowledge / Advanced ERP expe
• rience.