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Job Purpose

• To monitor and maintain the production process. To analyse existing processes and advice on system upgrades, perform regular equipment maintenance, maintain inventory and supplies and ensure product quality.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Process Control

• Analyze company processes for delays, obstruction and weakness
• Advise on process upgrades to improve production rates and reduce cost
• Develop process control strategies and standards to improve operational efficiency
• Work with team to implement process control models, strategies and other methods for ensuring quality output
• Develop new standards that incorporate the new/modified system
• Provide control system support for large capital projects
• Identify and train resources on process control improvements
• Implement changes to the process control system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assure process documentation is regularly developed and maintained.
• Identify and train resources on process control improvements.
• Execute work assignment in accordance to company standards and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports on specific operating results or activities as indicated by his/her supervisor.
• Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Assist process technology and production teams in the development and programming of control sequences for all system-controlled processes
   

Key Performance Indicators

• Customer Service satisfaction rate
• Return on Investment
• Market penetration
• First Pass Yield

Knowledge Requirements

• Good knowledge of process related standards
• Knowledge of the business and Food industry
   

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Engineering or related field is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification is essential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role

Decision Expectations

• Optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up certification
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates

Working Conditions

• Jobholder typically works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although this role may involve working overtime, if there is workload.
• Contacts and Purpose of Contact
• Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts)

Purpose of Contact

• Executive Management
• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters

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Job Purpose

• To provide assurance on quality systems across the company’s businesses, establishing controls, verifying input materials, their suppliers and processes that meet world – class standards at FC outlets

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Food Quality Standards

• Implementation of the raw materials quality Assurance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and other raw materials at the outlets and PPUs’
• Perform and document processes/corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the quality of the raw materials and output of production
• Ensure strict conformity to Food Safety standards, cGMP, GHP, and GLP and production procedures at all times to meet set quality standards
• Ensure usage and storage standardization of all chemicals, media and reagents as stipulated in the work instruction manual
• Prompt reporting of all substandard raw materials and production outputs
• Ensure strict compliance on the use of PPE and conformity to Food Safety standards, OHS, and Environmental Management Standard

Food Analysis

• Conduct testing of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the stores
• Conduct of analysis on all fresh consignments supplied to outlet warehouse for sampling for quality integrity conformity
• Carry out periodic spot checks on production processes and raw materials before clearance for use or sales
• Perform analytical tests in the laboratory as assigned by the HSE/QA Manager and immediately report any problems with tests, equipment or results
• Perform laboratory administrative duties by receiving stocks from vendors or suppliers
• Keep recording of analytical results in the appropriate log book and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities when required
• Ensure production and work areas are clean and organized
• Perform routine check-ups and maintenance of lab equipment and monitor the status of food supplies

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of Production output complains
• Number of regulatory defaults relating to quality of environmental compliances
• Percentage of production conformance to pre-set quality standards
• Accuracy of quality assurance reports
• Quality of vendor supply materials received
• Turnaround time for analysis
• Percentage  of result precision and record keeping
• Number of customer complaints

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of quality assurance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry processes

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural/Physical Science or Manufacturing management is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role