Production Manager

Full Job Description

• . Sufficient and timely planning and production (agro-processing, curing, extraction,packaging, and warehousing) of company products and management of related activities atworld-class standards; by making continuous improvements to increase the efficiency andeffectiveness of production operations while adhering to budget and Food Quality and SafetyManagement System (FQSMS) requirements
  
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• Developing and controlling production operations (incl. systems, processes and procedures),and in close collaboration with all relevant teams (e.g., QC, QA, Food Safety, Engineering,Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics, etc.), ensuring that all production operations andrelated activities correctly follow and uphold the FQSMS, in order to effectively operate theorder-to-cash (O2C) process. This requires (but is not limited to) managing the following:
  
• All production operations, scheduling and process control, including stock, inventoryand material control/handling, enforcement of FQSMS-mandated policies andprocedures (e.g., written records); product dispatch; etc. 
  
• Timely testing, monitoring and review of raw, interim, and end products and relatedprocesses and procedures (e.g., PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, etc). 
  
• Timely reporting and review of identified objectives and operational productionmetrics, using, for example, dashboards. 
  
• Improvements to FQSMS-related systems, processes and procedures within theproduction department, and supporting other departments in the same. 
  
• Corrective actions, trials and investigations to address issues related to products,production, FQSMS, etc., and using PDCA methodology (Plan, Do, Check, Act) tomonitor changes and minimize or eliminate future issues.
  
• Being a lead participant in the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Committee,and being responsible for the implementation of relevant SHEQ Committeerecommendations within the production department. 
  
• Effectively liaising with other departments as may be necessary to manage and optimize theproduction operations, for example, with the sales team for production forecasting anddispatch timelines; with the supply chain team for raw material supply; with procurement &logistics for materials re-supply and product dispatch; with engineering & facilities forpreventive maintenance and facilities improvements; etc. 
  
• Reporting to management on routine productivity, performance, FQSMS metrics and anyother agreed indicators; raising issues in a timely manner. 
  
• Ensuring the team’s health and safety, and that they maintain the cleanliness/hygiene of thefacilities, production environment and packing materials, and related materials/equipment. 
  
• Supporting the research and development of new, market-ready products, productsvariations, and production processes to further the Company’s objectives and providing anoperational path to scaling from laboratory production to commercial production
  

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Engineering, Agro-processing, Food Science, Manufacturingor related fields. 
  
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing planning & production operations, preferably inthe food and agriculture industries. 
  
• In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian & Ugandan food laws/regulations, and knowledge of EU,USA, and Japanese food laws/regulations will be an added advantage 
  
• In-depth knowledge of FSSC 22000 certification and food safety management systems. 
  
• Ability to translate sales forecast into a production plan, scheduling, and implement it 
  
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with partners, contractors,and other functions/departments 
  
• Excellent communication, project management, and interpersonal skills; coupled with theability to communicate clearly and effectively; both oral and written, in English and Kiswahili. 
  
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills grounded in data. 
  
• Extensive familiarity with ICT systems such as ERP, CRM and productivity packages such asMicrosoft Office and Google Workspace. 
  
• Demonstrates ability to think logically, perform analysis, and synthesis. 
  
• Self-management, and passion for working with social impact enterprises.