Manufacturing Operations Manager

Our client who specializes in FMCG is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager. Your roles and responsibilities will include: 

• Plan, organize, direct and execut daily operations in line with Company Policies, Procedures and KPIs - targeting to exceed customers’ expectations
• Increase production efficiency, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs
• Responsible for establishing all shift production schedules in coordination with the Planning department
• Responsible for on-time order completion whilst ensuring effective inventory management of raw material, packaging material and finished products
• Work closely with the Engineering Department in relation to Continuous Improvement, new equipment commissioning and innovation projects
• Establish and direct plant SOPs in coordination with the other Site Managers of the Company to promote the expected level of standardization between sites whilst ensuring compliance with facility ISO standards, the HACCP system, and all HSE guidelines
• Lead focused improvement activities and coach teams to use data-collection, reporting, and root-cause analysis to solve production issues and improve KPIs in alignment with company strategic initiatives
• Keep employees motivated and organize appropriate training to maximize personnel flexibility whilst conducting periodic employee performance reviews
• Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff whilst providing guidance and professional development to accomplish company goals and objectives

• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles
• Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines
• Continuous Improvement Experience/Certification highly desirable

• Masters or Bachelor level of education in Engineering or any other related subject