Deputy Plant Manager 41 views

Purpose:

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Deputy Plant Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the synchronisation of all the elements of a modern Infant Nutritionals manufacturing plant ensuring that the factory volume targets are achieved without compromising quality, the incumbent will lead and coordinate a team of food manufacturing and packaging experts responsible for various departments; ensuring that manufacturing and packaging operations can safeguard product compliance with stringent food safety requirements, quality specifications, production schedules, standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, company policies and procedures in a highly regulated industry

Key Job Outputs:

• Oversee the operational area, ensuring employee safety, quality and environmental standards are met
• Assist the team in the development and execution of savings plans and action plans
• Anticipate future needs in line with management control strategies
• Allocate resources effectively and utilise assets with the goal of increasing throughput, while still maintaining stringent quality standards
• Measure and conduct efficiency analysis and coordinate to resolve any engineering or equipment failures and make the necessary improvements where needed
• Engage with the engineering department to synchronise continuous improvement projects
• Ensure that the team conducts credible root cause analysis and problem-solving sessions with cross functional teams
• Implement action plans for continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, waste, labour (FTE) in order to maintain and improve efficiency
• Lead by holding self and others accountable to HACCP food safety guidelines, GMP, and other International Standards
• Coach, mentor and hold Section Heads, Supervisors and Coordinators accountable for the achievement of performance standards, safety, quality, and volume in operations
• Conduct employee performance appraisals to identify areas of development
• Identify talent and actively implement succession strategies to develop and nurture capacity
• Delegate and assign work tasks to production staff to achieve set manufacturing targets
• Optimise production processes by eliminating waste and other constraints to improve work efficiency
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly production reports to monitor the volume output
• Implement shutdown plans and conduct the pre-start up inspections on respective equipment
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demands
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of plant equipment
• Develop and manage the plant budget
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborating with other departments such as procurement, distribution, and marketing
• Ensure efficient inventory management
• Respond to and resolve production matters in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders

Core Competencies:

• Understanding the fundamentals of managing a multiple facet factory
• In depth knowledge and understanding of dairy processing, spray drying, powder blending, powder packing, UHT processing and aseptic packing
• Food Safety and Quality Culture (FSSC 22000 V6)
• Fundamentals of food processing, engineering, maintenance, dairy chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry
• Labour Relations knowledge
• Experience with Constraints Management, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in ERP software and other relevant technology
• Experience in budget management
• Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices
• Eight plus years’ experience in food processing or manufacturing
• Ability to analyse and interpret production data
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in ERP software and other relevant technology
• Experience in budget management
• Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices
• Eight plus years’ experience in food processing or manufacturing
• Ability to analyse and interpret production data
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications:

• BSc Food Science (Dairy Technology) or BEng Industrial Engineering or Dairy/Food Science and Technology qualification
• Post graduate Management qualification will be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum eight years’ experience in managing all aspects of production in a Dairy foods/FMCG facility
• Previous experience / knowledge and understanding of Infant food production, Dairy, and/or FMCG food production processes will be an advantage
• Advanced computer skills (Excel) are a must

Salary:   Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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