Factory Manager

Job Description : FACTORY MANAGER IVC Factory Manager, for one of the leading cashew nut processors in Ivory Coast, to join their dedicated team. The factory Manager is responsible for the setup of a new factory, while implementing processes, procedures, and KPI’s to measure volumes and processing results, through the development of good inter-personal relations, quality assurance and excellent leadership. Next to that, the factory manager is responsible for Accounting (Cost monitoring) and the Human Resources Department. Key responsibilities • Managing and Planning of Factory routines & activities, setting up meetings to evaluate the overall operation of the factory and creating Accounting & HR allocation plans • Ensure quantity and quality targets are met, by assigning KPI’s and work evaluations • Realize Factory output targets per year through effective machine utilization and productivity management, and being responsible for managing all equipment, raw materials etc. • Balance production capacity between stages, proactively propose solutions to increase production efficiency • Maintain and improve production standards in compliance with certifications • Check the quality of incoming and outgoing raw materials in accordance with the company's requirements • Responsible for continuous improvement of safety at work, food safety and quality • Hire, train and motivate the teams • Handling customer feedback & leading staff meetings and being responsible for reporting, by synthesizing data and making periodical production and business reports • Ensure the working environment, industrial hygiene, safety, and fire prevention are always concerned, cared for, and handled thoroughly and closely Training, experience, and competences • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or business/economics • Minimum 8 - 10 years’ experience in running a processing factory • Experienced in setting up a processing factory • Familiarity with food safety systems like HACCP and BRC • Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and French • Integrity & transparency, efficiency, organisation & planning

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