Chief Executive Officer

CEO EDIBLE OIL CENTRAL AFRICA Past experience with working in the edible oil industry is required. Responsible for driving overall P&L, sales growth and profitability at plants while managing the corporate office Providing timely and regular feedback to senior management regarding performance in all facilities. Strong experience of managing the cross functional teams of Finance, HR, SCM, IT etc.. Successfully implementing company policy and growth strategy developed together with the board. Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company. With minimum 20 years of experience in and at least 5 years in top management position dealing with general management, P&L, sales, business development, plant operations and revenue management,

Country : Central Africa View Details

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Chief Executive Officer

CEO EDIBLE OIL FRENCH WEST AFRICA Past experience with working in the edible oil industry is required. Responsible for driving overall P&L, sales growth and profitability at plants while managing the corporate office Providing timely and regular feedback to senior management regarding performance in all facilities. Strong experience of managing the cross functional teams of Finance, HR, SCM, IT etc.. Successfully implementing company policy and growth strategy developed together with the board. Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company. With minimum 20 years of experience in and at least 5 years in top management position dealing with general management, P&L, sales, business development, plant operations and revenue management,

Country : French West Africa View Details

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Chief Executive Officer

CEO TANZANIA Looking for a CEO for a large commodity trading company with 20-25 years experience - Competencies: a. High Initiative & drive . b. Strong Communications and People Skills. c. Tech Savvy d. Ability to work/multi task / thrive in an unstructured, dynamic, high growth environment. - Good remuneration package would be offered as per the candidates profile and abilities.

Country : Tanzania View Details

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Accounting Head

ACCOUNTING HEAD DUBAI Monitor closure and reporting using efficient procedures Manage and supervise the the establishment of annual statutory accounts Manage all tax related queries - international taxes, transfer pricing, direct and indirect taxes Improve general accounting processes Liaise with auditors and banks, other financial institutions Engage in projects pertaining to general accounting topics, such as M&A, restructuring, and system migrations. Maintain compliance with the company's guidelines Monitor accounting internal controls The Successful Applicant Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related; professional Accounting or Tax qualification is a huge advantage Experience within large MNCs is a MUST Tax knowledge of the Middle East is a MUST

Country : United Arab Emirates View Details

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Commercial FP & A Manager

COMMERCIAL FP& A MANAGER DUBAI Prepare budgets and forecasts for the Middle East region. Compare results with actual vs. forecast Provide recommendations to improve business performance Participation at monthly sales meetings taking an active role in evaluating findings and forecasts, as well as identifying risks and opportunities Maintain a positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders within the Middle East Partner with both internal and external sales teams to perform Joint Business Planning to drive strategic and profitable actions. Subsequently, revisit and communicate results to stakeholders regularly throughout the year Coordinate and update monthly forecasts of sales teams where necessary (e.g. alignment of rolls at month end and alignment of current month volume to ensure accurate sales report data and ensure forecast accuracy) Share the SAP open order report on a bi-weekly basis, with a view of variances to relevant forecast rounds, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of any changes Monitor market sales performance and accurately report back to corporate teams Update monthly sales weekly and highlight any risks or variances Perform month-end closing journal activities such as accruals, transfer pricing, reporting inter company invoices, prepayment recording, etc. Follow up with accountants to ensure that statements are prepared accurately Ensure that AP expenses are aligned with the legal requirements Share the monthly trade spend accrual tracking file with the sales team to ensure that plans are aligned with the closing and expected accruals for the current month and year Outline outstanding claims with distributors on a quarterly basis Ensure that all accruals are validated for year-end audits The Successful Applicant 10 years of diverse commercial experience, with a focus on FMCG or manufacturing is a MUST Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related; Professional Accounting qualification is a MUST Aptitude for making decisions in a dynamic global business environment Strong influencing, leadership, and negotiation skills

Country : United Arab Emirates View Details

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Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Deputy CEO** **Location:** Sohar, Oman State of the Art Fully Automated Casting plant Customer Base : International **About the Role:** We are seeking a dynamic Deputy CEO to assist in managing overall operations and driving strategic initiatives in the competitive wheel manufacturing sector. This critical leadership role will support the CEO and collaborate with senior executives to ensure alignment with business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with the CEO on long-term strategies and operational oversight. - Lead initiatives to improve production processes, product quality, and drive innovation. - Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. - Assist in financial management and cost optimization. - Foster a high-performance culture and mentor senior management. - Oversee risk management and crisis planning. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred. - Minimum of 15 years in senior management roles, preferably in manufacturing, with experience in the wheel manufacturing or automotive industry. - Deep understanding of wheel manufacturing processes and industry standards. **Skills Required:** - Proven leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. - Strong financial acumen and operational budgeting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Experience with change management and continuous improvement initiatives. **Key Performance Indicators:** - Production Efficiency Rate - Profit Margin - Defect Rate (Quality Control) - Employee Retention Rate - Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)

Country : Oman View Details

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Unit Head

Unit Head - Paper & Pulp Recycling POLAND Open to qualified International candidates - Responsible for leading and managing the overall operations of a paper manufacturing or processing facility. This includes overseeing production processes, ensuring quality control, implementing safety protocols, managing resources, and driving business growth. - Monitor and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. - Implement best practices for resource utilization and waste reduction. - Implement quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry regulations. - Address and resolve quality issues promptly. - Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards. - Implement and monitor safety protocols and training programs. - Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes, employee performance, and overall operational efficiency. - Able to select the process and P&M according to available RM. - Good neck of Erection & Commissioning of completed Pulp & Paper Machinery. Qualification: - B.Tech/M.Tech/B.Sc./M.Sc. or related field from a premium institute with experience of 20+ years - Must have a degree or diploma in Paper Technology. - Proven experience in a leadership role within the paper industry. - In-depth knowledge of paper recycling processes, machinery, and quality control.

Country : Poland View Details

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Production Manager

PAPER MILL PRODUCTION MANAGER TALBOT, AUSTRALIA Role is open to International candidates with 18+ years experience Sofidel is a leading global manufacturer of tissue paper products, known for producing items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Italy, the company has expanded significantly, operating in multiple countries across Europe, North America, and other regions. Sofidel is well recognised for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Job Description As the Paper Mill Production Manager you will be responsible for: Responsible for the achievement of envisaged aims, by operating in compliance with safety, environmental and product's safety provisions, ISO 9001 Quality System and Group's policies. Manage the production personnel, including shift rotation. Organise the personnel's technical training, testing their acquisition level. Collaborate with the Production Planning Office suggesting possible corrective actions. Ensure that the product is compliant with the assigned technical specifications. Collaborate with the Product Office in the permanent updating of technical specifications, signalling anomalies and suggesting alterations for an ongoing improvement. Participate in the activities to develop new products checking their technical feasibility and, if necessary, managing technical tests and sampling. Participate in the assessment of auxiliary raw materials by organising and following their industrial tests. Promote the permanent improvement aimed at the optimisation of productive processes also through innovative solutions. Collaborate with the Maintenance in order to guarantee the correct functioning of productive lines. Supervise compliance with safety provisions. Contribute to the creation of new products. Promote a safety, quality and environment -bound corporate culture. Promote the Corporate Principles and Values. The Successful Applicant A successful Paper Mill Production Manager should have: A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field. Essential is experience in a production, operations management role within the packaging or paper mill manufacturing environments packaging. Strong knowledge of converting operations and production processes. Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing production teams. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proven experience in a managerial role within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong leadership abilities and team management skills. Proficiency in project management and process improvement.

Country : Australia View Details

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Plant Head

PLANT HEAD ROMANIA Open to International candidates with experience in tool room and press hop operations Designer and Manufacturer of Filter Production lines, Filter Testing Equipment and Filter Components with a client base in over 75+ countries across Six continents. - Monitor and control plant operations and achieve Production/Quality & delivery targets. - Develop & execute plans and strategies to achieve production/Quality & dispatch targets as per the cost & quality standards. - Ensure effective & efficient use of resources i.e. machine, manpower productivity, quality & equipment performance. - Involvement in preparation of new projects planning and product development - Ensure preventive, predictive & autonomous maintenance. - Ensure TPM implementation in the Plant. - Ensure strong process discipline & quality orientation across the manufacturing operations. - Continuously benchmark and improve process and methods to improve productivity & quality - To maintain the 5S & Lean on shop- floor and deploy & maintain ISO, TS 16949 systems. - Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets - Responsible for continuous improvement in the quality & service according to the standards set by the customer. - Monitor the production cost so as to analyses and change the process to reduce cost. - Follow the statutory compliance to ensure safe, healthy and environment friendly work practices. - Responsible for aligning overall team resources effectively to ensure high performance. - Proficient at monitoring manufacturing processes, identifying any defects /deviations & taking corrective actions with the maintenance, production & quality department. - Should have managed medium manufacturing /Plant operation as Head or Plant Manager - Knowledge in root cause analysis and troubleshooting operations - Knowledge in leading a Plant with ISO 9001:2015, TS16949 - Should have excellent Planning, organizing and controlling skills - Exposure in the field of Press shop, Machine Shop, CNC, Injection molding, - Welding, Sheet metal fabrication, assembly & Powder coating - B.E./B. Tech Mechanical Engineering or Diploma holders with exceptional experience of 15+ years.

Country : Romania View Details

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Chief Research and Development Officer

CHIEF RESEARCHA ND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UK Role is open to National and International candidates with 20+ years experience The Chief Research and Development (R&D) Officer leads research for the adoption of new technology and equipment to improve the organisation's operations and business. He/She advises on advanced methods to design new food products or enhance processes for production capacity and capabilities. He/She approves the specifications of final products, packaging and processes to meet technical, quality and regulatory standards. He/She designs the technology and innovation roadmap and drives continuous improvement with strong knowledge in food science technology. He/She possesses a strong interest in new technology and advances in food science to deliver innovative and competitive solutions, and oversee all R&D projects. He/She is a strategic and creative thinker who shows excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and is able to network effectively. Build business cases for implementing new technologies in partnership with other enterprises. Develop and execute innovation and research roadmaps. Develop business cases for implementing new technologies. Drive improvements in conceptualisation of ideas to attract new markets. Drive technical innovations to improve products, processes or packaging. Evaluate benefits, trade-offs and impact of new technologies. Evaluate outcomes of new products and processes to deliver improved business results. Formulate innovation initiatives aligned to the organisation's vision, mission and values. Innovate organisational quality policies, food safety and regulatory requirements and manufacturing of new products. Lead innovation in new technologies for product innovation and production processes. Oversee modelling and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products. Set direction for enhancing business competitiveness in the development of new products.

Country : United Kingdom View Details

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Chief Executive Officer

CEO EDIBLE OIL SOUTHERN AFRICA Past experience with working in the edible oil industry is required. Responsible for driving overall P&L, sales growth and profitability at plants while managing the corporate office Providing timely and regular feedback to senior management regarding performance in all facilities. Strong experience of managing the cross functional teams of Finance, HR, SCM, IT etc.. Successfully implementing company policy and growth strategy developed together with the board. Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company. With minimum 20 years of experience in and at least 5 years in top management position dealing with general management, P&L, sales, business development, plant operations and revenue management,

Country : Southern Africa View Details

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Chief Executive Officer

CEO EDIBLE OIL EAST AFRICA Past experience with working in the edible oil industry is required. Responsible for driving overall P&L, sales growth and profitability at plants while managing the corporate office Providing timely and regular feedback to senior management regarding performance in all facilities. Strong experience of managing the cross functional teams of Finance, HR, SCM, IT etc.. Successfully implementing company policy and growth strategy developed together with the board. Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company. With minimum 20 years of experience in and at least 5 years in top management position dealing with general management, P&L, sales, business development, plant operations and revenue management,

Country : East Africa View Details

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Chief Financial Officer

CFO KENYA 20+ years experience a large Indian company with well established presence in edible oil industry. They are looking for a CFO, to be based in Nairobi - CA is must -Good exposure to agriculture food process industry -Developing plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditure - Streamlining workflow and creating a team work environment to enhance profitability innovatively for reputed business houses. - Establishing corporate goals, short term and long term budgets, forecasts and developing business plans for the achievement of these goals. - To prepare for board approval regarding budgets, periodical reviews and operational performance. - Handle technical accounting issues & related compliances

Country : Kenya View Details

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Business Development Manager

FMCG BUSINESS HEAD ZAMBIA 25+ years experience - Looking for business head - Contribution to strategic direction - Budgeting and cost control - Supply chain management - Stakeholders management - Sales , marketing, market review, new product development - Procurement of raw material - Supervision of factory production to ensure smooth running of business.

Country : Zambia View Details

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Plant Head

PLANT HEAD GERMANY International candidates with 25+ years experience open to apply - Ideate and implement strategic improvements for production, quality, and labour utilization throughout the facility - Provide leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment - Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of improvements - Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality - Apply lean manufacturing practises - Overall responsible for producing safe products at controlled conditions for production moulding & post moulding dept. - Maintenance of all IMS records of productions, Machine & mould maintenance. - Responsible for performance of production as per daily production plan. - Follow up for continual improvement activities in all reporting dept. - Initiate corrective & preventive action to prevent non-conformance related to product & process. - Ensure adherence to defined Standard Operating Procedures and safety standards. Co-ordination all quality functions & assurance of specified quality of products & services. - Identifying & reviewing non-conformity related to products at every stage. - Monitoring the IMS objective related to their work & taking appropriate actions to improve them. - Ensure that all equipment's are installed as per Group standard and maintain highest level of GMP on shop floor. - Responsible for monitoring physical hazards during maintenance, awareness of CCP's. - Overall responsible for implementation and monitoring food safety management systems principles, CCP identification & monitoring process. - Overall responsible for product identification & traceability. - Establish & maintain positive relationship in plant. - Responsible for the training of all Shop floor employees. Review & conduct FSMS shop floor training programs. - Mentor all Managers/Plant Supervisors in all areas such as problem solving, equipment issues and goal achievement. - Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards - Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping - Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results - Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus - Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions - Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff - Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime - Commit to plant safety procedures - Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets - Address employees' issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements Influence and learn from below. - Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Country : Germany View Details

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Manufacturing Head

Manufacturing Head - Operations - IIT/NIT CANBERRA AUSTRALIA Plant Operations ( Injection /Plastic Moulding) - The Head is a critical role in leading the plant operations with 15 to 20 years of experience - He must have experience as a Head of Plant for at least 3-5 years - He must have experience in Plastic / Injection Moulding. Responsibilities: 1. Drive and be accountable for P&L. 2. Extensive experience in Extrusion, Vacuum forming, and Injection Molding. 3. Strong Man management skills ; Managing people issues, IR, and ER issues. 4. Maintain an excellent rapport with local authorities for getting clearances for various aspects and meticulous planning is key to success. 5. Should have managed a workforce of at least 2000+ workers. 6. Hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Production, CAPEX, Raw Material Procurement, New Product Development, logistics, warehousing, Engineering, Finance, budgeting, costing, Quality, and Productivity incorporating world-class manufacturing practices. 7. Liaoning with the Head of Design, marketing, and Branding. 8. Good understanding of Quality. 9. Liaison with Local authorities, and government for all statutory compliances and maintain good relationships with the officials, Cost Optimization, 10. Project Management experience, Employee relations, training and development, and welfare activities

Country : Australia View Details

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Department Head

Head of Department Extrusion Blow Molding CANBERRA AUSTRALIA Role is open to International candidates Job Description: 1. To Manage Manufacturing Operations to deliver high Quality Products according to Production Planning and with utmost Efficiency and Budget 2. Develop Quality plans with cost/quality objectives that continue to drive operational improvements. Requirements: Graduate Engineer in Plastic / Production Engineering or relevant. Minimum 10 years of experience in Extrusion Blow Molding Machines, Injection Molding Machine and related Machines and Utility Strong Communication skills (French speaking will be additional advantage) Job Responsibilities: 1. Provide Technical Expertise and Resources, Cooperating and Coordinating with Production, Engineering and Technical Services. 2. Responsible for the Formulation of long and short range planning for Functional Area 3. Responsible for Development of the Organization’s Annual Operating Budget and Maintain Expenses within the plan. 4. Committed to Employee Feedback and Developmental Processes. 5. Interfaces with support functions to secure services and resources. 6. Regularly interacts with Management and Executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas and divisions. 7. Interfaces with the other manufacturing operations management staff/ internal customers to ensure our quality commitments are met. 8. Responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of work produced, staff requirements, budgets, costs, methods, performance standards. 9. Maintain clean and safe work area. 10. Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). Personnel: Lead staff to accomplish activities in an efficient and safe manner by: 1. Providing definition of job duties. 2. Providing training opportunities for staff. 3. Conducting performance evaluations. 4. Defining criteria for personnel evaluations. 5. Administer coaching / counseling as required in a timely manner. 6. Enforce personnel policies and procedures; complete and submit all associated paperwork in a timely manner. 7. Maintain safe working conditions with a goal of zero recordable accidents and zero lost time accidents. 8. Control employee overtime hours Safety Competency: 1. Safety leadership- embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication. 2. Communication- ability to communicate safety, goals, and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal) 3. Engagement- communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in a safety-related activities. 4. Team Development- understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders.

Country : Australia View Details

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Plant Head

Plant Head Industry Type: Its paper Manufacturing industry. Location : NETHERLANDS – role is open to International candidates Key Responsibilities: - All activities of plants starting from raw material preparation to finished paper for achieving the qualitative and quantitative production of pulp & paper & Tissue - Monthly production planning, daily production planning - Responsible of all the activities related to Production, Maintenance. - Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of employees to ensure efficiency in process operations & meeting of individual & group targets - Man Power planning and Automation - Supervised the administration, production & related systems as well as conducted inspection - Process planning to achieve Customer specification/requirements. - Deals with all the processes related to Paper Manufacturing - Responsible for implementing TPM activities & quality circle in shop floor. - Responsible for development of new bright bar products, production improvements, optimum cost of product, safety, health & Environment. The Candidate Must Be Well Versed With Paper Processing And Should Have Technical Knowledge The Candidate Must Be Technical Sound In Approving The Customer Technical Data Sheet And Designing The Manufacturing Process Accordingly. Education- Candidate must be Graduate. Exp: -25+ years - Should be a self motivated individual having excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills. - Self Initiator. - Positive attitude and Team work - Good communication skills. - Good Writing Skills. Keyskills Daily Production Planning Maintenance Manufacturing Process Heat Treatment TPM Activities Process Planning Quality Circle Manpower Planning Process Operations Paper Industry

Country : Netherlands View Details

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Tool Room Head

TOOL ROOM HEAD UK FOR AUTO Role is open to suitably qualified International candidates Responsible for making or improving different types of tools to enable the production processes within a manufacturing facility to be as efficient as possible. This may include jigs, fixtures, clamps or moulds to obtain a more robust consistently produced part that meets the specification of the customer. Likely to manage others and have some budgetary responsibilities. Overall Purpose of the Role: Responsible for all aspects of in house tool manufacturing, maintenance, development and testing activities to ensure the business objectives are met, to maximise productivity and maintain the highest levels of workmanship for all tooling activities. Lead and co-ordinate resources within the Tool room to ensure all tooling are produced efficiently, on time and in line with quality standards ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Implement and maintain a production planning system. Manage the team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading the team. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes. Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Development ? Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice tool room vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance ? Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation ? Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Tool Room activities General and Task Management ? Provide specialist technical advice and support on all aspects of Tool design, manufacturing and estimating Support production and engineering with tooling/technical problems ? Supervise/Manage the running and plan activities of the tool room facilities and toolmakers, ensuring the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety and environmental requirements ? Supports Production and Engineering to manage and guarantee on time availability of tools to ensure continuous production and increase of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) ? Develop and manage procedural arrangements whereby proposals on new equipment or tool design can be assessed for their impact in performance terms ? Maximise the use of all resources, including IT and database maintenance for tracking all tools, implementing a planned schedule of maintenance and repair activity to ensure a computerised log is kept on faults and service history of tools ? Implement budget for investment of new equipment and drive these investments ? Implement storage of tools to facilitate highest standards within the department for good housekeeping, health, safety and environmental ? Ensure all stock items, tool inserts and spares are organised ? Oversee all work through the tool room efficiently and cost effectively and ensure that all target dates for tooling are met ? Manufacture new tools from technical drawings to a high level of workmanship and in an efficient, cost effective manner ? Provide quotations for new tooling, modifications and repairs ? CAD and CNC programming may be required ? Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions ? Produce written reports and make presentations ? Undertake continuous training and development ? Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems ? Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the tool room products, materials and advise others of any impact ? Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility ? Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting · Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department · Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors People Management · Manage, coach and develop a high performing tool room 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 Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware ? Provide technical expertise to the team ? Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability ? Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity ? Motivate and coach the team to operational success ? Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems ? Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them ? Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements Financial and Budget Control ? Input and hold responsibility for Tool Room budgets ? Prepare the annual Tool Room budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects ? Responsible for achieving budget and forecast Relationship Management ? Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance ? Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the tooling strategy ? Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design and development. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers ? Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained ? Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements ? Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures ? Support encourage, develop team and take ownership for team cohesion ? Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere ? Anticipates and overcomes obstacles ? Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions ? Embraces personal challenge ? Confident, rounded thinking ? Is self aware ? Is resilient, optimistic and open to change ? Has an Adult:Adult, collaborative approach to others ? A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others ? Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude ? Excellent leadership and man- management skills ? Excellent interpersonal skills ? Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members ? Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills ? Excellent organisational and follow-up skills ? Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making ? Commercially aware Qualifications and Experience Levels: ? Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, HNC, City & Guilds Licentiateship, BTec Higher Professional Diploma or equivalent NVQ level 4 qualification ? Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience ? Technical understanding ? Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing ? Experience of managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for manufacturing ? Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain ? Understanding of TS16949, IOSH/NEBOSH, ISO 14001 ? Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office ? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience ? Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Institute of Manufacturing

Country : United Kingdom View Details

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Head of Research and Development

Head of Research & Development EAST AFRICA Qualifications: PHD in Food Science Job Description Summary: - MUST have minimum experience of 5 years as Head of R&D Centre or Division with at least 15 years of post qualification experience in Development of Instant Noodles, Pasta, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Flour Based products, Snacks, Baked products &sauces, Ketchup etc, - The basic function of the Head of R&D is to setup, administer, direct, and coordinate the functions of the Research and Development Department. This position must focus on customers expectations, prevent problems and strive for continuous improvement, resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees. Duties And Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Head of R&D shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: - Directly participates in the development of any new product recipes or formulas, processes, equipment, and expansions in cooperation with all departments, conveying necessary information to all parties involved. - The position will involve project management as well as effective coordination and communication with the Marketing & Sales, Materials, Administration and Operations departments. Establishing a working relationship with customers- /supplier's technical personnel is also an important part of the job. - Serves as participant on HACCP Committee, Quality Task Force, and Corrective Action Review Team - Responsible for the technical support to all departments of new and on going business. Coordinates all technical requirements to support the efforts of the sales department. Initiates procedures for development of new products, to include: - Statement of product to develop. - Brief description of target market for penetration. - Steps required for development of recipe. - Criteria that must be followed for finalization of recipe or formula, including taste, consistency, color, etc. - Development of product structure. - Steps required throughout operations for production of product, including the role each manager will play. - Proper documentation and timetable development. Responsible for setting up and maintaining product formulas and packaging BOM structure in manufacturing ERP software. - Maintains a thorough technical knowledge of all Government Regulations pertaining to ingredients, process, and labeling - Maintains a thorough technical knowledge of all products produced within the company, including recipe, consistency, characteristics, uses with food, product packaging, labeling within the company, etc. - Provides feedback in regards to product development based on overall sales and marketing goals and objectives, containers, packaging, and ingredients when indicated. - Regularly reviews company products to determine if any ingredient changes are necessary to maintain or increase our market share. - Holds a thorough knowledge and understanding of similar products, including all competitors- products, from the standpoint of recipe, taste, essential characteristics, use with food, production and retail cost, etc. - Monitors ongoing advances and improvements with competitors' products, packaging, and labeling for trends. - Makes technical presentations. - Serves as the Recall Coordinator for the company. This includes facilitating regular mocks recall and coordinates any future company recalls. - Works with Head of Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control Manager to prepare and represent Company during all internal and external Audits,

Country : East Africa View Details

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