Job Title: Production Manager – Dairy
Industry: FMCG
Location: Kiambu
Our
client one of the leading FMCG companies in Kenya seeks to hire a Production
Manager
to lead and oversee all daily operations of the factory from production,
machinery, staff, quality & efficiency and ensuring policies and procedures
are always followed as well as analyze production operations to ensure that the
facility maintains a leadership position in the industry and that it takes
advantage of new processes and technologies that become available.
Key
Responsibilities
· Direct
the activities of the production facility relating to raw milk, pasteurized
milk, yogurt, lala & other value-added products by making sure the Society
produces good quality products.
· Ensure
that the milk received and sold by the plant satisfies the prescribed quality
both by the Society and the Dairy Regulation Board.
· Support the Quality Assurance role in the company to ensure that it supports the high-Quality Assurance standards and compliance and to assess potential food security risks.
· Ensure
food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audited
regarding the handling, processing, and storage of all food ingredients as well
as finished dairy products.
· Ensure
all factory Machines are in good condition and working well by checking the
machine operator’s reports on a daily basis.
· Ensure
the staff in charge of milk collection and dispatch for both day and night
shifts have been handed over well and all the documentation involved is done at
the end of each shift and ensure no milk losses.
· Assist
to define new products with a specific emphasis on high-value products to
improve the product offering in the market and have the best quality in the
market.
· Maintain
proper staffing levels, employee performance evaluations, discipline, and
employee recommendations for the production department.
· Work
with relevant teams in finding innovative solutions geared towards the
improvement of quality and productivity of society dairy products.
· Develop
annual production expense budgets in accordance with forecasted sales volumes
and planned inventory levels for high-value products.
· Provide
reliable and accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports to management to ensure
that end-of-month closing schedules are met.
· Organize
production line activities to ensure conformance to established requirements
regarding quality, safety, employee relations, productivity, and cost-scheduled
volume outputs.
· Ensure
that appropriate standard operating procedures are developed and adhered to for
all production processes.
· Implement
new & support the current plant safety programs and ensure compliance with
good manufacturing practices (GMPS) and other regulatory requirements.
· Implement
and enforce food safety management systems (ISO 22000:2005) and HACCP.
· Ensure
that the appropriate tests and checks are undertaken- i.e. water, acidity
levels, and any chemical reagents are carried out and recorded
· Monitor
the inventory of quality control apparatus and inputs, procurement of the same,
and ensure that there is no downtime on milk quality checks
· Develop
and update SOPs, standards, safety, sanitary regulations, waste management, and
water supply specifications.
· Develop
good hygiene practices and supervise the cleanliness of the laboratory,
production floor, machinery, and equipment.
Qualifications
& Experience
· Diploma
or Degree in Food Science & Technology/Dairy Technology and Management or
any relevant qualification.
· Minimum
5 years experience in Dairy Production and at least 3 years in high-value
product processing.
Skills
and Personal Attributes
· Good
interpersonal and communication skills
· Planning
and organizing abilities
· Strong
leadership and teamwork abilities
· Good
analytical skills
· Adaptable
with the ability to pro-actively solve problems
· Integrity,
with a commitment to service
· Ability
to make strategic decisions and delegate
How to
Apply
Forward
your CV and application letter to recruitment@kiambaadairy.com
Application
deadline is Thursday 9th February 2023, and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Kindly
indicate your current and expected salary in your cover letter.