Plant Manager

Job Description : Plant Manager GHANA Weddi Africa Ltd., a wholly-owned Ghanaian company, owns a 2,400-acre farm land, and currently spearheads the establishment of the Tomato out-grower Farmers Association in Tano North and Berekum West Districts, with 2,000 registered farmers from Ahafo and Bono regions in Ghana. This position is in Ghana in Tomato Paste Factory. Lead the site Production function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled production expertise on all production related activities. Increase the site operational effectiveness and efficiency, improve on project delivery, cycle time management, downtime reduction, manage and implement improvement plans while also driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) General Duties and Task Management Coordinating all production activities across all production sections with emphasis on production quantity, efficiency and quality. Ensuring correct mould is loaded on the machines and mould change target times are adhered to, advise the supervisor and Techincal Assistants in case of any challenges. Monitoring utilization of raw materials issued to the department and controlling accumulation of recycled materials within the department. He shall ensure minimal rejects produced are grinded and reused as soon as possible. Liaising with Quality Control in case of any unusual defects and correct the same. Actively participating in new product and material trials and establishing Product Processing Data Sheets with Quality Control. Trouble shooting machine and mould problems which are beyond the supervisor capability. Ensuring the supervisor has made shift reports, handed over in a proper manner and reviewing department production reports as provided in various records. Leading in brainstorming activities and inspiring staff to give innovative ideas with the aim of improving quality, productivity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Sets and follows through the continuous evaluation of KPIs for all teams under him People Management Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements. Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports. Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required. Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behavior expected of them.

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