General Manager / Operational Manager at Karisa Consults Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules to meet sales demands without causing bottlenecks.
• Efficiency: Implement process optimization strategies to maximize yield, reduce shrink/waste, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize frameworks like Lean Manufacturing to drive operational excellence.
• Food Safety: Enforce rigorous hygiene, food handling, and food safety management standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) from raw material intake to finished goods.
• Audits: Ensure the facility passes all government health codes and internal quality inspections.
• Budgeting: Oversee the plant's operational budget, control manufacturing costs, and forecast expenses.
• Inventory & Procurement: Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain optimal raw material inventory and reduce supply chain disruptions.
• Staffing: Hire, train, and schedule factory workers, quality assurance teams, and floor supervisors.
• Safety: Monitor industrial health and safety (HSE) standards to ensure a safe working environment.

Typical Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Operations Management, or Engineering.
• Experience: Usually 5 - 7 years in food production, FMCG production, bakery operations or related factory operations.
• Experience in an SME or scale-up manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Core Skills: Supply chain management, budget planning, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership.