Head, Plant Operations at Pandagric Novum Limited

Job Objective:

• As the Head, Plant Operations, you will spearhead the development and implementation of processes to maximize safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Your primary focus will be on coordinating and monitoring plant activities to ensure optimal performance and adherence to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, manage, and optimize overall manufacturing facilities’ operations and financial performance.
• Oversee production output, product quality, and plant equipment efficiency.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Collect and analyze operational metrics to set performance targets and meet revenue and cost goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Recommend and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) for production operations.
• Supervise quality standards and enforce quality control programs.
• Collaborate with HR to establish process metrics and achieve performance targets.
• Support labor relations negotiations and engage with stakeholders on plant operations matters.
• Prepare annual production budgets and manage production budgets for projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through data analysis.
• Make recommendations for equipment acquisition to support production activities.
• Participate in training programs for self and team members.
• Make monthly and periodic presentations on production activities to the board of directors.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the CEO.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or social sciences preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in leading Milling/FMCG Manufacturing operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management.
• Post-graduate qualifications such as a master’s degree in business administration are advantageous.
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory management, and continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing value chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.