Key responsibilities:
- Development and the implementation of the manufacturing plan, in cooperation with the management team members.
- Manage the execution of the manufacturing plan and ensure that the installations are managed and operated in a technically sound, safe and environmentally acceptable manner, by complying with all relevant external and AIF requirements and practices. Ensure the production and delivery of products in line with agreed planning and specifications (quantities and qualities).
- Lead the manufacturing organization, shape it to fit best with the business needs, connect it to all departments, develop people and deliver the results
- Monitor the execution of the manufacturing plan and take corrective actions, in order to achieve the results.
- Define and implement performance indicators and ensure periodical reporting of actual performance against predefines targets.
- Stimulate continuous improvement in the production organization and define and execute operational improvement programs.
Other Aspects
Quality, Environment, Safety and Health
- Implement QESH and Security structures and systems, together with the quality department, in order to meet legal obligations, guarantee the quality of processes and products, and ensure the license to operate and a safe and healthy working place for employees.
- Take account of all relevant QESH and Security requirements (e.g. FS22000).
Organizational Structure and Development
- Develop, implement and manage a cost effective and efficient production organization, standard working processes and systems, in order to enable optimal production performance.
Human Resources
- Implement HR structures and systems, together with the HR department, in order to guarantee a workforce that meets current and future requirements in terms of quality and quantity, and manage and coach a team of production professionals.
- Define the need for technical competences based on the manufacturing strategy and ensure the availability of these in the production organization.
Finance and Administration
- Formulate, get approval and manage the yearly cost budget for the manufacturing organization.
Knowledge and educational level
Educational level: University degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, food sciences, physics and or other beta sciences.
Professional Experience
- At least 10 years’ experience as site/plant/production manager in an international company.
- Proven experience with food, extrusion and milling
- Excellent people manager, experience in working in multi-functional teams,
- Well balanced and mature person, natural leader