Factory Manager

Job Description : FACTORY MANAGER KSA The Factory Manager will report directly to the Operations Director and directly manage the entire operation of the factory. Your role will be to drive a culture of world-class by implementing CI and Lean methodology and ensure the operation to operating at maximum efficiency. All of the above needs to be achieved in an environment where all employees respect the highest levels of Quality and Health & Safety. Do you have proven leadership experience leading a full manufacturing operation, including both Production and Engineering? Have you got relevant experience within a multinational food manufacturing business? Do you have knowledge and experience of operating within world-class operations driving a CI / Lean culture? Are you a dedicated leader who believes in developing and training your team? Do you have proven experience leading a transformational change? If you answer yes, this is an opportunity you should not miss out on! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Lead from the front – You will be a key driver a change therefore you will need to be seen · Set clear targets and measures for each of the direct reports in the factory – use weekly and daily production meetings to monitor these KPI’s – giving live feedback on progress against targets. · Develop and drive a culture of World Class Manufacturing through implementing Continuous Improvement and Lean activities at site improving safety, quality, waste and efficiency of the operations · Drive a working environment of openness, honesty, and integrity through the promotion of a “Win: Win” and “Can do” culture through good communication · Measure production output to meet agreed-upon targets and plans/forecasts, customer orders and to develop analysis on how and where production losses are occurring · Ensure that site teams monitor material usage to reduce waste, store ingredients and packaging correctly, and maintain accurate inventories – work closely with onsite procurement teams so that material availability is at agreed levels · Improve and maintain the hygiene and safety standards of the production plants; where required exceeding standards set out by customers and audit bodies including BRC, UAE government and others; ensure GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is always in place and ISO and HACCP records are maintained accurately to the required standards · Develop with site team Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) ensure staff are trained and measure and ensure compliance to these standards · Monitor site cost and budgets including labor, engineering, and maintenance spend, miscellaneous purchases, fuel and others to ensure control within budgeted levels · Develop plans to reduce the overall cost base of the site · Lead and manage where required to culturally champion operational excellence in all business areas, demonstrating role model behaviors for integrity, honesty, and a passion for individual and team skills · Growth areas should cover; knowledge, skills, and behavioral development to achieve individual & company targets. KEY INGREDIENTS · Degree in Engineering or a related field · Minimum 10 years’ experience leading operations within a multinational food manufacturing business · Experience working as a Production, Plant or Factory Manager in a World Class Manufacturing environment · Excellent knowledge of and use Lean Manufacturing techniques (Example: TPM, 5S, Kaizen) · Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity and inventory processes · Excellent leadership, people management, people development and decision-making skills · Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and grow your time · Proven experience leading a transformation journey · Fluency in Arabic is preferred and fluency in English is a must · Excellent problem-solving skills and planning skills · Proven experience leading automation and digitization strategy

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