Summary
Our
client, a leading multinational Fast Moving Commodity Goods (FMCG) company that
takes pride in manufacturing of some of the world’s leading foods, home and
personal care products seeks to recruit a Plant
Manager.
Reporting to the strategic unit director, he/she has the overall responsibility
for all production and internal logistics operations in the site.
You
will be responsible for delivering production commitments within the quality
specifications, strive towards continuous improvement in production and
internal logistics based on the company’s Manufacturing Excellence guidelines
and TPM methodology.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all
conversion operations through processing and packing to hand-over for
dispatch, in order to deliver production against committed production plan
- Define the key
capacity parameters identifying constraints for ST & MT production
planning.
- Ensure that
product quality meets set specifications and necessary quality assurance
systems are in place
- Lead
implementation of the combined ISO 9000/14000 /18000 systems throughout
the factory
- Ensure SHE
systems are in place, and all activities are carried out in accordance
with the organization’s and SU specific safety standards and policies
- Prepare and
monitor the factory operating plan and budget, and control the
manufacturing conversion costs
- Co-ordinate and
drive activities of production and internal logistics teams leading to plant
de-bottle-necking/alterations/replacements to ensure continuous
improvement in performance, output and reliability
- Ensure machines
are in proper condition to achieve optimum reliability and efficiency and
maximize assets benefits including production machinery and internal
logistics equipment
- Co-ordinate the
availability of resources and inputs from other departments and third
parties.
- Implement and
monitor procedures, systems and work-instructions to ensure the safe
handling of all chemicals, safety of processes and the health and safety
of all people on site.
- Implement
appropriate safety training programs
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering, supply chain (APICS) qualification will be an added
advantage
- Minimum Six (6)
years experience gained in an FMCG with an operational excellence
environment, 3 of which should be in senior management.
- Good
administration and demonstrated people management skills
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office and SAP ERP.
How
to apply:
Send
your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with
our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by close of business Tuesday 14th May, 2013.
Adept
Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi,
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi,
GPO
00100
Email:
recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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