Production Manager at Apple and Pears Limited

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the entire production department including Manpower, estimate cost and budget, health and safety of the department.
• Scheduling employee shift and keeping track of employee timing and performance on the job.
• Ensuring compliance with use of PPEs, health and safety measures at all times.
• Keep track and monitor inventory of feed ingredient and orders.
• Be proactive to come up with suggestions or ideas on how to improve service delivery of the production team.
• Plans and organizes work to meet individual, team and departmental objectives whilst achieving quality and value.
• Takes a methodical approach to work, prioritizes tasks effectively to consistently meet deadlines, meeting customer expectations.
• Decides on and order the resources that are required and ensures stock levels remain adequate
• Selects equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
• Sets the quality standards
• Ensures that the production is cost effective by estimating costs, negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
• Monitors the production processes and adjusts schedules as needed
• Monitors productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programs
• Organizes the repair of any damaged equipment
• Liaises with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients.
• Ensures that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
• Ensures customer orders are completed on time, that budget and quality standards and targets are met.
• Works with other managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Collates and analyzes data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
• Supervises and motivates a team of workers.
• Review worker performance and identify training needs.
• Any other duties may be assigned when the need arises.

Skills / Requirements

• First Degree / HND or equivalent qualification in Food Technology, or related Degree.
• Minimum of 6 years cognate working experience, at least 3 years in a managerial role; experience in manufacturing organization would be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
• Results-driven approach to work.
• Awareness and attention to details.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in the use of machines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.