Production Manager (Vegefresh) at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Purpose
To ensure the efficient utilisation of machinery, manpower & materials in line with established production goals, objectives and targets.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to - COO of Vegefresh
 
Key Responsibilities

•     Draws up and implements a production schedule to maximize efficiency of operations and reduce cost.
•     Plans and schedules production activities and supervises the production process.
•     Implements manufacturing strategies and action plans.
•     Selects and maintains equipment s, supervises product standards and enforces quality programs.
•     Supervises production workers and reviews the work performance of subordinates.
•     Coordinates and implement standard operating procedure for all production
•     operations.
•     Ensures safety standards are being maintained and that workers are abiding by workplace safety rules.
•     Supervises quality standards and enforcing quality control programs
•     Develops long term and short term plans for increasing production capacity and decreasing costs.
•     Consults with Procurement department to ensure availability of raw materials for production.
•     Identifies training needs and liaises with Human Resource Department to provide relevant trainings to improve staff performance.
•     Prepares and maintains all production records.
•     Oversees the operation and maintenance of assets (plant and equipment, facilities, materials and spares) to optimize their contribution.

Key Skills and Competencies

•     Excellent knowledge of production budget development and management.
•     Knowledge of plant operations and quality standards.
•     Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
•     Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
•     Good leadership and team building skills
•     Project and change management skills
•     Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

Person Specification

•     First degree or HND in Chemical/Production Engineering.
•     Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers is an advantage.
•     Minimum of 8 years cognate experience a high production-related environment.
•     Experience in the Tomato Paste industry is critical.