Production Manager – Noodle & Cereal

An upcoming Food Production Company is looking for an experienced Production Manager in a Noodle and Cereal Factory.

Basic Objective:

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

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for set up and erection of instant noodles, snacks and cereal plant
• Co-ordinate plant design and civil works as well as co-ordinate the mechanical, auxiliary fittings and electrical work for the plants;
• Selection & procurement of world renowned machinery for efficient and quality production of instant noodles, snacks and cereals;
• Overall in charge of production logistics and supply chain.

Upon commissioning of the plants:

• 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 foundation degree, HND or degree in the following subjects:
  • electrical and electronic engineering;
  • food science/technology;
  • materials science/technology;
  • mechanical engineering;
  • physics;
  • process engineering;
  • transport/distribution/logistics.



• 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 complianc


• knowledge of process improvement techniques


• knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices

Skills

You will need to have:

• project management


• planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production process;


• 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 your 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.


• delegation


• team work


• conflict management


• adaptability


• stress tolerance

Key competencies  required  (personal competencies)

• Previous experience setting up plants in food sector (noodles & snacks preferred)


• Computer literate with IT understanding


• Excellent communicator


• Detail orientated


• Analytical


• Building relationships


• Influencing at strategic level


• Innovative and adaptable


• Performance and results driven

Remuneration Per Year: $60,000 – $65,000

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