Technical Director - Expatriate at Adexen

Responsibilities

• The technical director is responsible for the Production, QA/QC, Maintenance/ Engineering and Health & Safety.
• The technical director reports directly to the Managing Director. He is a member of the executive committee.
• Stock and production planning: Participate in the S&OP process to make sure that the production planning is aligned with the supply chain demands.
• Continuous Improvement process: Maximize the production capacity and flexibility while minimizing the costs.
• Performance plan and Follow-up: Develop Systems and processes to monitor and optimize the productivity. Implement and follow measurable performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Monitor operations and corrective actions.
• Maintenance : Make sure that the preventive and corrective maintenance plan are coherent, efficient  and implemented
• Budget: Define and control the yearly budget (Opex and Capex)
• Strategic plan: Build a 5 to 10 years strategic plan; build investments plan/project and organization in accordance with the sales forecasts budget.
• Quality: Insure the respect of the GLP and GMP rules.
• Health & Safety: Develop internal policy to secure the manpower/site/product. Guarantee the compliance with environmental rules.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 to 10 years in a similar position in an international environment
• Management skills: strong team building, decision maker, leadership and communication.
• To be closed to his team, on the field, hands on approach
• Lean manufacturing culture and cost saving approach.
• Highly skilled in production, Quality and safety processes
• Familiar with industrial equipment and utilities.
• Good knowledge GMP rules, WHO and ICH guidelines.
• Skills in industrial project management (building/revamping/ capacity needs…)
• Previous experience in emerging markets / Africa / Nigeria is a plus.