Factory Manager

Job Description : COFFEE FACTORY MANAGER VIETNAM ( EXPATS ONLY) An exciting Factory Manager job has arisen in a leading F&B firm in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. About this Factory Manager Role: Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, this position will be leading the operation of newly setup the roast & ground coffee factory Key Responsibilities: Green Coffee Sourcing · Responsible for the sourcing and buying of all the company’s green coffees within the supply chain, in collaboration with the Purchasing Department. · This position will be responsible for executing all green coffee contracts, ensuring quality standards thorough sensory cup- testing and evaluation, and the formal approval or rejection of all tendered samples to the seller. · Sourcing trips to various coffee producing countries will be taken as appropriate to each supply relationship. Manufacturing · overseeing the company’s manufacturing effort within the supply chain department. · The positions of Production Manager, QA Manager will report directly to Head of Manufacturing – Coffee. This position will also be responsible for specifying and approving any outsourced coffee & tea products that the company develops in conjunction with third-party suppliers. Product Development and Innovation: · work collaboratively with the company’s Product Development and Innovation resources on the development of any coffee-specific innovations or concepts, as well as new packaging, materials, or other formats that impact manufacturing Industry · serve as the primary company contact for all coffee industry organisations and associations Operations & Training: · serve as a resource and product advisor to the Store Operations and Training departments in the areas of retail coffees, as well as coffee beverage and brewing standards in our stores. · available as a resource to the field and participate in coffee education, training, and culture building at every opportunity. Business Development and CPG Sales: · work directly with the department heads of Franchising and CPG Sales to facilitate the needs of these unique channels and their customers. The Head of Manufacturing – Coffee will also be available to attend meetings, conferences, and training and educational sessions with franchisees and customers Public Relations: · serve as the primary media contact for all issues relating to coffee and/or other specific areas of responsibility and will support other departments in responding to all other general company inquiries from external media Social Responsibility: · support and help guide the company’s Social Responsibility Strategy relating to origin sourcing and associated social programs. This position will respond directly to customers and media when required, and work closely with Consumer Services & Marketing, to address any questions and concerns Food Safety: · support the company’s commitment to produce safe and legal products by being an active participant in the Global Food Safety Initiative at the manufacturing facility. This position will help maintain the facility’s compliance to local food safety requirements, as well as FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), SQF certification, HACCP plans, Kosher, Halal, and Organic certifications, and will support organization of the facility’s multi-disciplinary committees to ensure compliance at all levels. In order to succeed in this role, deep knowledge of coffee industry & manufacturing processes are a must Key Requirements · Four years bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or other relevant fields, relevant industry recognised certifications, accreditation, and recognition, knowledge of coffee & tea products preferred · Minimum 10 years experience in coffee sourcing and manufacturing (prior experience in coffee/tea retail environment a plus, proven track record in a management capacity within a manufacturing environment · Strong decision-making skills · Able to manage up to 60 direct & indirect report

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