Factory Manager

Job Description : FACTORY MANAGER MAURITIUS CONDENSED MILK Production Management: Oversee and coordinate production to ensure smooth operations and meet delivery deadlines. Optimise factory output, and maintain machinery through preventive maintenance. Analyse production data to optimise yield, quality, and efficiency, while monitoring capacity and implementing process improvements. Quality Control & Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP) and enforce quality control procedures. Oversee internal audits, inspections, and troubleshooting for quality and safety issues. Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring staff adherence to safety protocols and guidelines. Team Leadership: Lead and manage factory staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. Foster a positive, high-performance work environment focused on teamwork and accountability. Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Manage raw material inventory, ensuring timely procurement and proper storage to avoid production delays or waste. Coordinate with procurement for cost-effective and quality materials, and ensure packaging materials are available for production. Budget & Cost Control: Oversee the factory's budget, ensuring efficient resource use and adherence to cost targets. Implement cost-saving measures in production, optimising operational costs (labour, materials, utilities) for profitability. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to local, national, and international food production regulations. Prepare required reports (production, quality assurance, safety audits) and stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes. Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and reduce downtime. Implement Lean principles and collaborate with R&D to develop new products or packaging designs. The Successful Applicant The Factory Manager will require the following attributes: Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Certification in food safety management, manufacturing best practices, Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment, preferably in food production or canned goods, with managerial experience. Previous experience with dairy products or milk processing ( Condensed Milk). In-depth knowledge of production processes, machinery, quality control standards, and safety protocols and food safety regulations. Strong leadership, team management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving and budget management abilities. Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and meet financial targets. Proficiency in manufacturing software and data analysis tools and continuous improvement methods.

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