• Assist in overseeing and managing production schedules.

• Review the daily production plan and assess all materials requirements with the Production manager;

• Co-ordinate and manage labour scheduling for each production shift, procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels, and oversee shift handovers to ensure smooth transitions between shifts;

• Co-ordinate and manage the different production teams to different product SKUs/production sections;

• Communicate with the assigned production teams by utilizing visual management, delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost, and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement across the production floor;

• Attend to all personnel issues during production shifts in line with company’s human resource policies and procedures;

• Assist in developing and suggest areas of training for production operators on the production line;

• Ensure safe working practices are maintained and standard operating procedures are adhered to;

• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations including associated reporting and remedial action closure;

• Monitor and report on production work in process, production efficiency, consumption, scrapping, waste and all key production metrics and effectively implement corrective action for variances identified;

• Check plant machinery and gather information from production operators about the functioning and maintenance requirements before the beginning of a new shift;

• Attend production planning meetings jointly with Production Planning Officer, and other department heads;

• Review, analyze and share the shift wise production reports with the Production Manager and Production Planning Officer;

• Review labour attendance records and prepare the daily manpower report to be submitted to the Production Manager;

• Prepare and provide feedback to the Production Manager on process improvement ideas and support in the implementation of continuous improvement activities to optimize results and improve productivity;

• Perform monthly stock takes to verify the quantities of FG produced and materials held under the production section;

• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented.

• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs),

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);

• Provide training to both new hires and existing production team members on a periodic basis; and

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

• Supervise and coordinate the packing operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all packing activities are carried out efficiently and meet quality standards.

• Train and mentor packing staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of packing materials and supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as production and logistics, to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of packed products.

• Conduct regular inspections of packing equipment and machinery to identify any maintenance or repair needs.

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for packing staff.

• Monitor and analyze packing productivity and efficiency metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Resolve any packing-related issues or complaints from customers or internal stakeholders in a timely and satisfactory manner.

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in packing techniques and technologies to recommend and implement process improvements.