Bakery Operations Manager at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Job Description
The Production Manager co-ordinates and manages the timely production of all product lines to defined quality standards and customer requirements; and ensures the efficient use of resources. Specific activities include:

• Manage the day-to-day production schedule for the whole bakery (i.e. all product lines) in order to meet customer orders and day-to-day over-the-counter sales requirements.
• Ensure that products meet company quality and quantity standards.
• Develop and instigate operating procedures for the efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that accurate production data is entered into the ERP system
• Communicate to the CEO on a daily basis regarding operational performance and order completion status
• Appraise employee performance using both the formal performance management system adopted by the business and other informal techniques to ensure that employees are continually developed.
• Identify and develop training plans for production staff to ensure that the necessary training is effectively carried out either by internal one-to-one mentoring, classroom based learning or by other training methods.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained to reduce the likelihood of breakdowns
• Ensure the adherence to statuary regulations and legislation relevant to the production of food

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 7 years experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience in food service industry is a plus

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge of various production management techniques and practices
• Self -starter; must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Computer literate with experience with an enterprise management or other production management software
• Must be available to work weekends