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Job Responsibilities

• Achieve the Company’s annual production target of 5,000MT of organic plantain flour per year.
• Oversee the operation of a food grade oil boiler and an air compressor that are key to the Company’s drying operations.
• Manage the storage of raw materials and of finished to ensure minimal loss in the process.
• Oversee the quality control and laboratory teams to achieve the highest grade of flour possible.
• Manage and execute the weekly factory’s budget with an emphasis on reducing wasteful expenses and optimising the business unit’s profitability.
• Supervise the consumption of production intrants, particularly electricity, gas and diesel to optimize production costs.
• Anticipate potential equipment repairs, establish a detailed maintenance schedule and oversee the troubleshooting of all production equipment.
• Lead a team responsible for Brilliant Factory solutions, in full collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, IT and other business partners.
• Be a problem solver that will map out the process of achieving stated objectives and anticipate in solving unforeseen challenges with no supervisory guidance.
• Serve as a key leader within the supply chain operations organization, providing keen logistical insight and thought processes that drive change and exhibit cost leadership practices.
• Coordinate with supply chain planners, particularly the raw materials team to ensure all daily shipping schedules are planned and all transportation requirements are fulfilled.
• Resolve and communicate issues that arise from manufacturing, deployment and inventory availability issues, transportation constraints, and many others.
• Manage a facility and equipment, to include the lift-truck fleet, scanning equipment and systems, conveyor equipment and systems, and all associated facilities.
• Work with engineering management to identify and improve overall efficiency and quality of the program in the future.
• In still a customer perspective of quality in the factory while leading critical initiatives for lean manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, and other approaches that drive predictability, productivity and profitability into the supply chain.
• Integrate Lean NMS activities with machine monitoring, smart metering, and visual factory initiatives.
• Devise reporting metrics and performance dashboards for the factory.
• Oversee the manufacturing team to meet production targets and quality standards, while managing inventory levels to produce 24 / 7
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
• Monitor and analyse production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.
• Train and develop staff to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Spearhead the obtention of all ISO and food certifications for the factory.
• Allocate workload, develop staffing, scheduling, training and development of staff.

Job Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering, business administration, manufacturing or a related field; Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA), Process Management, Risk Management, Computer Science or Management of Information Systems are a plus.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task in both individual and team assignment scenarios.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial food and/or production with a demonstrated track of success.
• Demonstrated ability to produce export ready food products is a must.
• Certification in PMP, Scrum, Agile, Six Sigma, OHSAS18001, ISO14001, PMI, ITIL, ASQ, CQE, ISO, SCRUM, or ISEB preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with demonstratable proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and ERP software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address production challenges and optimize workflows, as well as willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities.
• Superior analytical skills to both gather and interpret production data in order to identify areas for improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills to inspire workers, empower the manufacturing team, and build positive relationships across the factory.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure quality control and compliance with standards.
• Solid and verifiable references required.

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Job Summary

• The successful candidate must be a strong problem solver and a self-starter that requires little guidance to thrive in a demanding corporate environment. The best candidate must have meaningful prior professional experience and a track record of success in a similar role at a reputable company.

Responsibilities

• Build and routinely update a full operating model projecting the company’s performance over several years.
• Demonstratable and strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online to maintain proper accounting records, process financial transactions, bank reconciliation and administer payroll.
• Prepare product pricing strategies and operating expenses targets to maximize profitability.
• Manage state and federal tax payments, as well as monthly pension contributions
• Maintain a compliant financial environment by developing tools and systems to provide management with critical information to implement strategic actions.
• Manage accounting bookkeeping, prepare periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) consolidated financial statements and reconcile the balance sheet ledger.
• Draft a weekly operating budget in line with the operating plan and monitor its implementation to assess actual financial performance relative to stated objectives.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, including variance analyses and spending forecast reports, and suggest strategic recommendations for management.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, external auditors, banking officials, tax authorities, government officials, contractors and consultants.

Job Requirements

• Self-starter with a proven ability to work independently or with very little supervision.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in finance or accounting from a reputable academic
• institution, along with strong financial modelling and budgeting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and demonstrable knowledge of QuickBooks Online accounting software is a MUST.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, along with demonstrated track record
• of leadership, hard work and positive outcomes are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role at a reputable company is required, but less than 10 years in a similar capacity is preferred.