Job Details

Job purpose

Plan, organize, and coordinate production operations and resources, ensuring the achievement of goals, including HSEQ

Main responsibilities

• Lead and manage the beverage production process from raw material handling to finished product packaging
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and strategies to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Optimize production workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining product quality
• In collaboration with stakeholders, design and develop new products while improving existing ones.
• Champions GMP initiatives as part of continuous improvement
• Maintain a Quality Assurance system that ensures beverages meet quality and safety standards, and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Build and lead a high-performing production team, providing coaching and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, training, and development needs within the production department
• Manage production budgets, including cost control and resource allocation.
• In collaboration with the Plant Engineer, ensure equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades are carried out as necessary.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels of raw materials and supplies.
• In liaison with the leadership team, set and review departmental Budgets, Objectives, Goals, and SOPs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare regular production reports, including performance metrics and KPIs.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions accordingly

Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related field
• Registered professional engineer
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in beverage research, development, and production management.
• In-depth knowledge of beverage production processes and quality control.
• Good collaboration, analytical skills, and consumer market awareness
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the beverage industry
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.