Our Client is a well know Company in the FMCG sector currently looking for an Production Manager in Maputo with the main responsibilities:
• Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures;
• Assure Plant production goals;
• Cost management, margin and productivity improvement;
• Assume P&L responsibility including the development and achievement of budgetary and cash flow goals to ensure the long-term viability of the plant;
• Manage product-making formulations (recipes and product development) in coordination with Quality department;
• Estimate quantities requirements of raw materials, supplies and equipment for production;
• Responsibility for establishing all shift production schedules;
• Ensure daily production plans are met, identifying improvement areas within the line processes and recommending solutions;
• Responsible for the product quality control for the plant;
• Recruit, direct, coach and mentor staff to ensure performance targets are being met;
• Develop and strive for a well-trained and motivated staff;
• Confer and coordinate with other departments and Regional Director the plant’s demands such as recruitment and selection, purchasing of raw materials, and others;
• Guarantee the compliance of the quality parameters as well as the Health and Safety procedures;
• Maintain a clean and safe plant as well as a positive community relationship;
• Ensure compliance of the management system in which is integrated;
• Perform other tasks or activities not specified above, whenever deemed necessary to further the objectives of the company and the Group.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Higher degree in Management/Business or other relevant area;
• Minimum of 15 years experience of which at least 8 years at a managerial position;
• Experienced of industrial plant management;
• Strong leadership and organizational and planning skills;
• Health and safety knowledge for consumer goods;
• Knowledge of SOP (Standard Operation Procedures);
• Analytical and problem solving skills;
• Strong leadership profile;
• Good interpersonal e communication skills;
• Fluent in either English or Portuguese. Both is an advantage.
• Computer skills.
