Job Purpose
Responsible for optimizing the production process to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role will lead initiatives related to process improvement, production flow, and implementation of best practices across the plant, while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Aanalyze and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
- Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency, downtime, yield, and quality.
- Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless production operations.
- Evaluate new technologies or equipment and lead trials for potential implementation.
- Train and support production teams on new processes and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BRC).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process deviations or production issues.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Academic and professional qualifications:
- Have an appropriate university qualification and preferably have specialized studies in production.
Experience:
- 8-10 of experience in production management.
- Proven experience in process optimization and project management.
Skills:
- Empowerment and Delegation
- Decision-making and Judgement
- Aware of creating business cases
- Aware of business acumen
