FMCG Factory Operations Manager - Sululta

Company Overview:

-       Under Lovegrass Ethiopia - Lovegrass Agro-Processing plc is a dynamic and new Food FMCG business currently experiencing significant year on year growth. Currently we are manufacturing different KE’TI Snacks & Cereals from Ethiopian TEFF Multigrain in Sululta, Ethiopia. All our food products are ORGANIC & GLUTEN-free. As a result of this we are looking to develop the management team structure, creating a new opportunity for a Factory Operations Manager to join the business to manage and develop the structures around all aspects of the Manufacturing functions for the site.

Role Summary:

-       This is a full-time & on-site role in Sululta, Ethiopia which is 23 KM (14 Miles) – just a 24 minutes’ drive from Addis. This Role title is Factory Operations Manager (FMCG) & responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the entire production activities & operations in the factory.

-       You will be responsible for the Factory’s Manufacturing Operations on a day to day basis and adept at driving continuous improvement activities within the scope of the role towards the achievement of operational results and standards. You will be accountable for all operations in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Morale (SQCDM). While you communicating effectively with all key customers (Internal and External), demonstrating a flexible approach to meeting business requirements and ensuring that all business and customer targets and standards are met.

Major Roles, Duties, Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

-       Responsible for an organization of around Fifty (50) Staff for now but expecting a rise of manpower and various Production lines through a team of Direct reports operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in three (3) shifts.

-       Responsible for the safety of all employees operating within the business area and implementing safety programs to improve safety performance. Assess and manage all foreseeable risks that are related to the business assets.

-       Review and, where appropriate, change the organization structure to meet the business needs.

-       To lead the business area teams to achieve or exceed agreed outputs – efficiency, costs, waste, productivity, safety, quality, morale and customer service according to the site scorecard.

-       Provide clear direction, encouragement and support to team members, develop team working and ensure adherence to performance management standards.

-       To establish clear operating standards and systems for all aspects of the operations with respect to maintaining and improving safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale.

-       To facilitate a demonstrable continuous improvement culture.

-       Ensure Daily direction setting is implemented and established in the area of responsibility to support and ensure delivery of KPI’s.

-       Support new Product development activities by implementing required supply chain projects. Encourage and develop innovative solutions to business and marketing requirements. Provide technical expertise to assist business growth and customer satisfaction.

-       Working and collaborating with the Factory HR, you will deliver and ensure effective training and development for all groups within business area.

-       In order to be considered you will be experienced within a similar role with a track record of success in a fast moving FMCG environment, or similar. You will ideally be of Graduate caliber with a Food Manufacturing, Engineering or Safety qualification who has trained in a professional manufacturing environment.  You will be familiar with modern manufacturing techniques and experienced within an autonomous, rounded role.

-       As with all fast moving process manufacturing environments this role requires a tough minded individual who can think on their feet.  To be successful you will be able to demonstrate that you are committed, stable, highly organized, thorough and methodical with a robust, can-do attitude.

Job Requirements

Role Qualification & Requirement:

-       A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering, Management, Business Administration or other relevant disciplines.  

-       10 year experience in Factory Management role, preferably in FMCG Company.

-       Experience in Production Planning and management, quality control, health and safety compliance skills.

-       Relevant experience in continuous improvement Methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.

-       Excellent problem solving & decision skills.

-       Ability to lead and manage teams and to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

-       Fluent in English, Afan Oromo & Amharic languages.

-       Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Competent, experienced & qualified applicants are welcome to send your resumes, applications & all testimonials via email: samuel@thelovegrass.com