Production Manager at Dangote

Job Purpose

• To manage daily production of quality products and attainment of production targets in compliance with regulations and standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the production of refined and fortified salts.
• Prepare the variances report, analyze data and make recommendations for variances.
• Ensure the production process always leads to optimum yield.
• Manage production costs.
• Comply with HSSE standards across the plant.
• Reduce material wastages to the barest minimum.
• Apply proper supervisory skills and team management in achieving all deliverables.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals.
• Ensure production practices conform to GMP, HACCP and other requirements of the Food Safety Standard.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret results.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• B.Sc Degree, or M.sc degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience.
• 5+ years' experience in food manufacturing operations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Experience in Seasoning and Salt production is an added advantage.
• Extensive plant levels experience with a significant proven man management experience
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), lean manufacturing.