Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager, the incumbent provides leadership and direction to shift employees; manages daily operation of the shift while maintaining quality Company standards quality, health and safety requirements. The incumbent also gives direct assistance in the production and distribution of snacks for schools in accordance with specifications, targets and the group (s) specified.
Key Outputs:
- Records of all production activities maintained
- Solids and liquids monitored
- Raw materials requisitioned
- Records of overtime, absenteeism, downtime, commodity utilization and production figures maintained
- Machinery/equipment maintained
- Sanitary and hygienic conditions maintained
- Accidents and incident investigations reviewed
- Reports prepared
- Competent and efficient staff
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management /Administrative:
N/A
Technical / Professional:
- Develop a work environment that encourages compliance with the Company safety and employment guidelines
- Supervise, manage and direct shift employees, ensuring employees are following safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance while producing quality products
- Keep current records of all production activities on a daily basis
- Oversee the entire operations of the Plant when working on the back shifts (2:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. and/or 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. shifts), Sundays and weekends.
- Make requisitions for raw materials in order to produce the required amount of solids and liquids as per target.
- Ensure that all records of overtime, absenteeism, downtime, commodity utilization and production figures are accurately kept up-to-date.
- Ensure by constant monitoring, that solids and liquids are done as per specification. This should include sensory testing prior to the distribution of snacks.
- Ensure that all employees are appropriately attired for their jobs.
- Ensure that all employees under his/her supervision possess up-to-date Food Handlers’ Permits.
- Ensure that all machinery/equipment are fully maintained
- Ensure that proper sanitary and hygienic conditions are maintained
- Review all accidents and incident investigations with the objective of taking action to eliminate future occurrences
- Produce and distribute reports as requested by management
Human Resource Responsibilities:
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiate corrective actions wherever necessary to improve performance and/or established personal and/or organizational goals;
- Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division and recommends transfers, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established Human Resource Policies and Procedures;
- Develops and implements a programme of Succession Planning for the Department to facilitate continuity and the availability of required skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Division;
- Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
- Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of staff in the Department are clearly identified and addressed;
- Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Department’s and Company’s goals
Other Responsibilities:
Perform any other related duties assigned by the Plant Manager from time to time
Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent integrity/ethics displayed in the execution of duties
Functional Competencies:
- Ability to work without supervision
- Excellent organizing and problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene practices
- Sound knowledge of production flow processes
- Sound knowledge of oven operations
- Knowledgeable on interpreting gauge and chart readings
Liaisons:
Internal:
- Plant Manager
External:
N/A
Performance Standards:
Job/duties are satisfactorily performed when all established standards are met:
- Records of all production activities maintained
- Solids and liquids are consistently monitored as per specification
- Raw materials requisitioned in keeping with established timeframe
- Records of overtime, absenteeism, downtime, commodity utilization and production figures maintained in required format and submitted within established timeframe
- Machinery/equipment inspected and maintained to ensure safety of employees in accordance with the Company standards
- Sanitary and hygienic conditions maintained in accordance with established standards
- Accidents and incident investigations reviewed in a timely basis and occurrences eliminated
- Reports are comprehensive and accurately prepared and submitted within established timeframe
- Staff issues are clearly identified and addressed on a timely basis
Authority:
- Recommend appointment, promotion, transfers, training, re-assignment and dismissal of direct /indirect reports in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Recommend/not recommend leave requests etc
- Request raw materials
Working Conditions:
- Exposed to steam
- Exposed to moving parts on machines
- Exposed to pressurized equipment/vessels
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Production Operations Management or
equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
- Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry; one (1) of which should be at the supervisory level
REMUNERATION
Basic Salary: $2,803,771.00 – $3,770,761.00 per annum
Interested persons may submit applications along with resumes no later than Friday, January 24, 2025 for the attention of the Human Resource & Administrative Services Manager at hrmanufacture@gmail.com
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