Night Production Manager

Summary/Objective:  Should maintain good relationship and communicate frequently regarding production related needs with the Plant Manager, Department Managers, Suppliers, Staff, and auditors. Must have good decision making skills with regards to operational decisions by recommending production changes in line with the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities: to plan, organize and control production in an organization to ensure that product is shipped efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

Job tasks 

• plan a production schedule for the relevant department. 

• implement and control the production schedule

• review and adjust the schedule where needed

• determine the human resources required

• determine the material resources required

• manage human and material resources to meet production targets

• make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and needs to fulfill the job.

• work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations

• ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to

• ensure implementation and adherence to plant and food safety procedures

• implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives

• analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems

• determine and implement improvements to the production process

• prepare and maintain production reports

• monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement

• estimate production cost

• implement cost control programs

• ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including QC,

receiving, cooling, warehouse, managing dock, dispatch and management

Skills and Abilities:

• 5 years experience or a bachelor's degree - business administration, management, industrial technology
• knowledge and experience in production.
• knowledge  of cooling field packed materials. 
• knowledge  of quality systems and standards for cooling process 
• knowledge  of health and safety standards and compliance
• knowledge  of process improvement techniques.
• knowledge  of human resource principles and practices.
• knowledge  of QC equipment and basic functions and calibrations

Reasoning ability:

1. A Manager should apply common sense to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, communication.

2. Good mathematical skills & know how to apply it to interpret financial information & production preparation.

3. Ability to Read, understand & interpret different documents of business records and statistical reports  of company

4. Must  be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent written and  verbal communication skills;

5. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities, using time efficiently; 

6. Strong teambuilding and  leadership skills; able to lead, coach, inspire, motivate and develop others; able to effectively delegate and follow-up. 

7. Must  be able to make sound independent decisions based on available data;

Computer Skills 

Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook; Proficiency in FAMOUS, AgKnowledge  

Physical Demands:  This is an outdoor environment and office environment. Weekends, summer holidays and occasional Sunday work is expected.