Head - Manufacturing/Production - FMCG

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production/ Manufacturing Manager to bring their expertise and gain exposure within a Leading FMCG business.

The Production Manager must be in a leadership role with an FMCG background (Food, Drink, Beverage, Food processing etc.)

THE PRODUCTION MANAGER ROLE:

- Working closely with the Production department, you'll be taking responsibility for the Production operations and take responsibility for all manufacturing and packing activities.

- Direct responsibility for all production, and maintenance activities.

- Direct responsibility for delivering production as per the production plan.

- Direct responsibility for safety of personnel, facilities and equipment's.

- Direct responsibility for ensures quality of all products within specifications.

- Work to achieve / exceed the proposed schedules in manufacturing and packing, so meeting customer demand and minimizing out of stocks.

- Accurately create and update relevant SOP's as necessary and in a timely manner

- Ensure standards and SOP's are adhered to at all times by all staff.

- Coach and provide feedback to all team members to help develop the skills and knowledge base.

- Reduce down times to maximize efficiency's

The Ideal Candidate:

- Technical knowledge of FMCG production and packaging processes for food, liquids, drinks and associated raw materials.

- B.Tech Food Science & Technology + MBA added advantage

- This experience must have been gained with a FMCG market with leading food or drinks brand environment.

- In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance technology and methods within automated FMCG Food, Drinks and related packaging operations will be integral to success and credibility in this role.

- Consistent global FMCG Food or Drinks multinational industry career history including existing or recent experience as a Production or Plant or Site Manager/Head. Experience in different locations in country as Manager would be highly advantageous.

- Track record of people development, engagement, change and continuous improvement leading to best in safety standards.

- Experience in Project Management, business and systems analysis highly advantageous but people management is key.

- Demonstrable experience of cross functional and multi-level interaction and working in a matrix organization.

- Led & achieved results in multi or single site/production operational roles, managing cross functionally.