Plant Head

Job Description : Plant head (only from fruits dehydration) KENYA. The company’s business is in Pulp and concentrates/juices /water and sales under the reputed brand. We are setting fruits dehydration plant mainly for the export market. We are looking for the expatriate who is capable of heading the plant and producing finished products for the European Market. We are looking for the plant head for the dehydration unit. Location: Malindi REPORTS TO : Chief Operating Officer Job Purpose: Commitment to quality, efficient performance of production activities, continuous improvement and achieve production standards and quality assurance objectives and standards. Job responsibilities: · Overall management of the plant, Construction, installation as per European standards, preventive and regular maintenance · Budget preparation, implementation, review. cost monitoring and reduction · Production planning, processing, monitoring to get dehydrated products for the European Market. Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations · Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results · Supply chain management, sourcing of required fruits as per the standard, production, process monitoring, packaging. · Document, Implement and monitor quality control procedures based on recognized standards such as KEBS, FSSC 22000, BRC.Global GAP etc Ensure output meets quality standards. · Development and implementation of the HR polices, Fixing and implementing KPI , Performance appraisal and recommendation. · Analysis of monthly product requirements visa-vis the plant capacity and material availability in coordination with production, procurement, engineering & QA/QC team; · Co-ordination of all New Product Development on site, to improve the taste, preservation techniques and packaging solutions and follow up of results and product launches. · Degree/Post graduate in Food Technology (BSc MSc, B. Tech, M. Tech, M.Sc. food science) Minimum 10 years of experience in fruits and vegetable dehydration Experience of producing quality dehydrated products to the European market is Must Excellent understanding of FSSC 22000, BRC.Global GAP etc Requirements and skills · Proven experience as plant manager (fruits and vegetable dehydration) · Deep knowledge of production of dehydration products for the European market · Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations (BRC, FSCC 22000) · Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts · Experience in reporting on key production metrics · Proficient in MS Office, ERP, Data analysis · Outstanding communication ability

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