Factory Manager

Job Description : FACTORY MANAGER GHANA A flexible packaging manufacturing company located in Accra Ghana is looking to hire an exceptional expatriate preferably an Indian national who currently works as a factory manager in a flexibles packaging company to sit in the capacity of a factory manager. Job Description Job Purpose The purpose of the Job is to achieve set production targets of the Poly Products Laminates - 2nd Plant and effectively manage associated functions & departments of the plant. Job Context & Major Challenge Production Quality and Compliances Man Management Cost control Adherence to timelines Principle Responsibilities Production Execution of the Production Plan Cascading the Production Plan & Targets with various sections Maintaining the Raw Material inventory as per the set norms Achieving the set production targets month on month as per the agreed costs Alocation of the Manpower as budgeted and planned for each section Ensuring optimum utilization of the Plant Capacity Periodic reports on Input output analysis , wastage management & ownership of stocks ( RM, WIP & FG) Organizing shop floor meeting & reviews Swift addressals of the issues related to production Maintenance Ensuring timely execution of the Preventive Maintenance Ensure availability of the Spares as required for each sections Identification & coordination with the External vendors for maintenance Having proactive approach in identifying the maintenance need and thus reducing the downtime for the equipment Ensuring maintenance costs are in line with the maintenance budgets Having cost controlling approach Quality & Hygeine Ensuring production is as per the agreed quality norms Constant review of the goods in production for quality checks Ensuring minimum wastages, wastages to be below the agreed norms. Excellent Customer service & Quick response time Ensuring proper housekeeping, cleanliness and hygiene on the shop floor Ensure proper handling of the goods( Raw material & Finished Goods ) as per the defined stacking Norms EHS & Statutory Compliances Ensuring Building of the Factory, Drive Way, Pathways, are safe and maintained in good condition Ensuring Safety and Health of employees at all times Ensuring all safety norms are followed at all times Ensuring Statutory Compliances are met as per the local laws and Government regulatory authorities People Management & Resource Utilization Ensuring effective utilization of all resources including the Human Resource All machineries are well maintained and utilized as per the set normal Manpower Planning & Budgeting as per the agreed cost and productivity norms Ensuring Interdepartmental workflow is smooth and well coordinated Qualifications · 10 - 12 years in Packaging Industry specific to Offset, Flexo and Rotogravure printing Industry as Factory Manager, Africa experience preferred · Degree or Diploma in Engineering / Packaging · Preferred Nationality - Indian Additional Information Competencies & Skills Technical or Functional Competencies Excellent Technical Know How of the Processes & Equipments Vendor Management & Negotiation Skills Good Computer & MS Office Skills Analytical Skills Managerial Competencies Planning & Organizing Skills Leadership ( Taking Charge ) Good Execution & Delegation Skills Decision Making Human Competencies Communication, Team work, Interpersonal Skills Networking Ability Achievement Orientation, Driving team & assign tasks

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