Production Head

Job Description : Head of Production OMAN Purpose of the Job Under the delegated authority of COO, the Head of Production leads & manages companies production, and logistics and forecast, with the respective associated team, as responsible for the successful implementation of best practices in Behavior’s production activities, acting as owner and single point of responsibility for operational assets, in a matrix organization that encompasses with the vertical line (COO), to deliver expected outcomes based on plans for development/ production of its asset and operational logistics, under safety standards (production plans, HSE standards, energy consumption, cost optimization, emergency response) with a strong technical and commercial view; by overseeing day-to-day activities related Companies operations (2 mills and Silos), and related logistics, in accordance with operational standards, and stakeholder’s strategy; through; 1. Oversees production units (2 Mills) as per the agreed target quantities and qualities across all stages of production and associated Silo ensuring functionality among assets 2. Daily coordination of logistics Operations and forecast across production areas in liaison with Engineering (Maintenance, PMO) and Supply Chain, to ensure that units are available when needed and volume/quality and material coming targets are met, 3. Ensure production targets (volume/quality) are met keeping in view Companies requirements and maintaining best logistic and safe practices to support the Operations; 4. Find best synergies among facilities, ensuring that resources (material, financial, and Human Capital) are properly distributed to guarantee efficient operations, fully commercially with logistics & safely standards that support sustainable value generation for the company and related stakeholders. Education · Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a reputed University (Mechanical / Chemical, process, food science). · MBA (preferred) or any other related commercial certificate Experience · 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 years in Flour and/or Feed mills · 5+ years in a senior management role (managing multiple teams) · 5+ years managing teams in logistics operations · In-depth experience and strong understanding of all finished products in manufacture (Food industry) · Experience in implementing initiatives to improve flow optimization and logistics · Knowledge of Production process operations, business, financial, budgets, stewardship, quality, and regulatory requirements · Demonstrated knowledge in the area of safety and committed to ownership of environmental, health, and safety areas relating to process operations · Knowledge of: Interrelationships of various manufacturing services, distribution, marketing, and technical support functions · Knowledge of Strategy development, Business Planning, and Finance · Experience in Leadership, including stakeholder management, emergency response · Knowledge in HAZOP, technical courses, stress analysis · Technical understanding of the Manufacturing Food industry · Understanding of Manufacturing Food industry business financials · The economic and commercial analysis and evaluation skills of relevant assets

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