Production Manager -Frozen

Purpose of the job

Lead and optimize all aspects of the production from mixing, processing, filling and palletizing in accordance with SADAFCO’s standards and international best practices to achieve production output in the most cost effective and efficient way.

• Implement the approved production strategy so as to meet the goals of the factory and the overall business strategy.
• Plan all production activities so as to deliver the production plan of the factory as per time and budget targets.
• Identify bottlenecks within the production process and report the same. Thereafter ensure that all bottlenecks are resolved through laid down problem solving methodologies with the relevant production team members.
• Regular analysis of Production Performance Data whereby development, trends and improvement opportunities are identified and communicated internally using visual management standards to the production and the factory management team.
• Continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing appropriate methodologies as per Continuous Improvement principles
• Regularly Audit and monitor the operating system (SOS) and take the lead for Continuous Improvement and Lean activities.
• Strictly follow company product quality rules and ensure all the staff adherence to the parameters

• tRecruit and select the right staff in line with company’s policies
• .Build team skills through skills assessment, training, feedback, manage on-going performance of direct reports and identify those who have the ability to progress and develop
• .Lead the production team to ensure that they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and team work
• .Manage the availability and efficient use of labor according to the production pla

• ty Ensure safe operating practices by ensuring all Health and Safety policies and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered t
• o.Personally demonstrate the correct safety behaviors. Review all “Accident” and “Near Miss” Investigation reports and review the corrective actions taken as per the company’s health & safety polic
• y.Participate in safety and quality audits ensuring all non-conformances are documented. Take responsibility for completing the Action Plans as a result of the audits. Regularly perform shift audits and monitor the performanc
• e.Ensure that risk assessments are completed and actioned as per the laid down policy & procedure
• s.Support a culture in the team that enhances behavioral awareness so as to reduce accidents and near misse

• ent Responsible for quality control as per company’s standards in order to make adjustments as necessa
• ry.
  
  Reject products that are produced outside of the set product specificatio
• ns.
  
  Take corrective action to achieve first-time-right at all times and at all leve

• ment Manage and own the total conversion costs in the production department focusing on systems and operational activity standardizat
• ion.
  
  Apply Continuous Improvement principles to optimize co

• ments
  
  Educational level:
  Minimum Bachelor degree in Food Science/Technology or similar educ
• ation
  
  Minimum experience:
  
  6 years of relevant experience in a similar
• role Experience in the dairy manufacturing industry or a similar ind
• ustry
  
  Well versed with knowledge of Lean processes and problem solving techn
• iques
  
  Have extensive knowledge and understanding of dairy manufacturing proc
• essesA proven leader and influencer at all l
• evels
  
  Ability to work in a multicultural and multinational
• team Ability to manage the stress in a fast moving enviro
• nment
  
  Self-motivated with the ability to take on additional responsibil
• ities
  
  Languages:
  
  Fluent in English (written & spoken) is a must. Knowledge of Arabic is a

• tencies
  
  Time mana
• gement.
  
  Deep knowledge & understanding of six sigma / lean meth
• odology
  
  Good reporting & presentation
• skills.
  
  Excellent MS office knowledge / Advanced ERP expe
• rience.