He/she will ensure that the operation is efficient, productive and that targets are consistently met, for the entire process encompassing the transfer of finished goods from production to shipping. The ideal candidate should be a pragmatic leader, able to develop and lead a high performance team working in a robust, cross-functional and operation critical/sensitive environment.

Core Functions

• Verify and validate all production data during all phases of the process, from production, to wrapping to transfer to shipping. 
• Generate and monitor the daily production schedule based on stock, orders and projections; physically verify units produced prior to shipment and ensure that all operational documentation is maintained, secured and verified.
• Assess, monitor and ensure that the product quality is maintained throughout the entire transfer process; take corrective action as necessary within established procedures and guidelines; report any anomaly to the Plant Manager. 
• Account for all product and waste; determine and record production data; conduct root cause analysis for losses and utilize results to mitigate and/or reduce losses.
• Ensure that all quality and specification verifications/standards are enforced and maintained (such as but not limited to volume, colour, texture, slices size and quantity).
• Ensure stock (baskets, raw materials, labour, packaging/wrapping materials) availability to meet full production and demand requirements; monitor and maintain usage and reorder levels of all stock to mitigate against stock outs.  
• Exercise supervision and authority over export packing/transfers.
• Identify and report critical maintenance issues. Maintain efficient workflow by closely supervising the production processes, observing control points and equipment efficiency.
• Assist with the assignment of personnel, establishing priorities and resolving issues; develop, coach and assess team members.
• Ensure full adherence to and compliance with all health, safety, quality, environmental, regulatory standards and protocols.

Minimum Requirement: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management Studies, Production, Operations Management and/or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in a similar position in a food manufacturing company.
• Sound human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Functional proficiency in computer applications (specifically MS Excel and Word)
• Knowledge and experience of bakery/manufacturing operations would be an asset.
• Expert knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSSC standards and practices.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• Required to work on shifts, weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.