NPL - Plant Manager(Kingston)

The incumbent directs and co-ordinates the operation of the assigned plant in order to achieve production and operating objectives

REMUNERATION

Basic Salary: $4,266,270.00-5,737,658.00 per annum

2 Year Renewable Contract 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the incumbent directs and

co-ordinates the operation of the assigned plant (Kingston) in an effort to achieve production

and plant operating objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Management/ Administrative Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors the Plant’s budget, operational and work plans and programmes;

• Participates in the development of the Company’s strategic and operational plans
• Ensure that accurate up-to-date records are kept
• Ensure that all employees in the plant are appropriately attired.
• Ensure that all employees possess up to date Food Handlers Permit
• Ensure that the plant is fully maintained at all times.

Technical/ Professional Responsibilities

• Plan and organize production schedules in collaboration with the CEO ensuring that health and safety regulations are met
• Monitor product standards and implement quality control programmes
• Determines quality control standards in collaboration with the Quality Control Officer
• Ensure the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Determine in collaboration with the CEO the most efficient uses of the available resources including equipment and labour to meet production goals
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO.
• Make requisitions for raw materials in order to produce required numbers of products.
• Monitor and control the use of raw materials, the requisition of supplies based on needs and the proper recording of production storeroom stock.
• Ensure that products are processed, stored and dispatched under hygienic conditions.
• Ensure that formulae are adhered to.
• Ensure and monitor the sanitation of the plant in order that sanitary conditions exist in and around the plant
•  Visit members of the school community on distribution routes on a regular basis to foster good public relations.
• Create requisitions utilizing AccPac.
• Attend managers meetings as required and to also attend other various committee

Human Resource Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiate corrective actions wherever necessary to improve performance and/or established personal and/or organizational goals

• Participate in the recruitment of staff for the Plant and recommends transfers, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established Human Resource Policies and Procedures;

Required Knowledge Skills and Competencies

Technical:

• Knowledge of Production and Operation Management
• Knowledge of Quality Control Management
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management
• Excellent Customer and interpersonal skills

Core:

• Excellent leadership capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Sound people management skill
• Sound strategic planning skills;
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE;

• BSc. Degree  in Production and Marketing/Chemistry/Management Studies are equivalent Qualifications
• Minimum Five (5) years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Human Resource and Administrative Services Manager

We thank everyone for applying but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.