Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join their team. If you have previous experience working in Food and Beverage manufacturing industry, have hands-on experience with production control, maintenance, quality assurance and process activities then this job is for you. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on operational leadership during operations for direct supervisors and manufacturing team.

• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing process as it relates to food products.

• Prepare, revise and implement different food processing and manufacturing guidelines and workflow and other regulatory documents.

• Supervise personnel providing technical and strategic direction towards fulfillment of operation department objectives.

• Provide operational excellence support to activities in all manufacturing areas that will increase customer satisfaction, reduce operating cost and improve general productivity.

• Provide timely (daily, weekly, Monthly) performance reporting and analysis to different operations sections performance.

• Participate in evaluating, monitoring and insuring effective operation of internal controls and disclosure controls

• Recruits, trains, develops, and recognizes personnel to achieve targeted strategies, KPIs and goals

• Assists in new product development, launches, production and product improvements, product testing and others

• Works closely with other functions and in the operation department to develop plans and focus to assure continuous improvements that will benefit Operations

• Lead and facilitate monthly safety meetings and lead/assist in the resolution of safety items

• Analyze production labor requirements, implementing appropriate capacity decisions within the budget

• Promote safety and ensure teams compliance with all safety and environmental rules, policies and procedures

• Work with individuals at all levels of the organization to motivate for results

• Actively participate in budgeting and forecasting for production planning.

• Lead the on-going activities towards startup of a GMP, ISO, and Registration .

Basic Qualification and Requirements

• BA or Master’s Degree in Food Science /Engineering, Operations management or Closely related field.

• Previous work experience as an Operations Manager preferably in Food Manufacturing, Beverage or related fields for at least 10 years and more than 5 years in senior managerial position.

• Ability to Create and sustain a continuous improvement environment

• Drive operational Excellence, best practices and continuous improvement.

• Hand-on experience of day-to-day management of complex and inter-related manufacturing operations

• Understanding of food product manufacturing, utility systems, maintenance, and manufacturing support systems

• Demonstrated track record in maintaining GMP compliance

• Understanding of quality systems as they apply to manufacturing food product

• Experience of process and equipment troubleshooting, investigation and resolution of issues, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions

• Experience of collaborating with supporting departments and other regulatory organizations.

• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply

Send your CV via email: apply@yes.et

Note: Use "Manufacturing Operation Manager" in the subject line of the email!