Production Shift Manager at Tropical Heat
Purpose of the Position: The aim of this job is to deliver finished products on time and in full consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Delivery, Safety, Morale expectation.
Functional Responsibilities
- Focusing on factory Operational efficiencies, OEE including measuring all processes and process inputs and outputs.
- Full use of the Production module in the ERP and generating required reports.
- Writing up all Production work instructions SOPs and document all non-conformities.
- Training all l shop floor associates on Good manufacturing practices, SOPs and other systems.
- Accountable for efficiency, quality, safety and engagement of the team
- Liaising with relevant departments to look into Participate in all problem solving sessions where machines are involved.
- Learn the job, influence logistics, maintenance, to prioritize and design work for the team.
- Report any product non-conformities as a result of machine failure to the section supervisor, and isolate any affected product to prevent unintended use.
- Systems audits.
- Coordinating with different departments in the company and working closely with other managers and supervisors to implement the company’s policies and goals.
- Review report on manufacturing activities, performance, and results and initiating corrective action.
- Analyzing production data, timely writing and reviewing of production reports
- Initiate programs/processes that will lead to improved product quality, less waste and overall efficiency.
- Proper supervision of staff, delegation of responsibilities and appropriate authority to operators and junior staff to achieve maximum efficiency through proper use of skills, man-hours, machines and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to ISO: 22000:2005 standards and ensure the hygiene standards are maintained.
- To chair quality circles and to assist in planning and to make recommendations on matters related to manufacturing and maintenance operations
- Continuously review and re-align production operations to the overall corporate objectives
- Continuously review production policies and procedures
- Develop initiatives in improvement of production standards and reduction of costs
- Communicate and enforce KPIs to measure efficiency of the production process.
- Facilitate improvement of facilities and processes in order to meet customer demands and expectations
- Responsible for all SOP training, and Productivity improvement training.
- Timely drafting and posting of management KPI reports, monthly presentations and all production notices and training of the same
- Handling projects and other assigned duties.
- Undertaking any other assigned duties, when the circumstances at hand dictate so.
- Monitoring the entire process guided by the laid down standard operating procedures for process control, spices & herbs and /or Snacks.
- Actively participating in any research on new product
- Development and improvement of the existing ones.
Required Qualifications
- BSC in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science
- At least three years working experience in a FMCG industry.
- Knowledge of KAIZEN, TPM, ISO 22000, FSSC.
- Knowledge of snack and spice production
Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Highly organized and flexible
- Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated resume indicating your current and expected salary to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke before close of business 8th June 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
