BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of deputy production manager supervises and coordinates all operations in the Preparation Divisions during a shift; ensures the smooth and coherent flow of all production processes of the Division by maintaining process parameters and quality specifications, ensures smooth handover of the shifts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Supervises and coordinates all operations in Preparation Division during his/her shift, including that of technical personnel.
• · Ensures that all raw materials and inputs required for the shift have been made available on time.
• · Ensures that all production machinery and equipment have been cleaned, and made ready for operation,
• · Ensures the smooth and coherent flow of all production processes and that all operations are performed in accordance with set process parameters and quality specifications.
• · Inspects the quality of raw materials and inputs, processes, intermediate and final products and takes actions in case of deviations from set standards and specification.
• · Ensures that samples for laboratory tests and quality inspections are properly taken.
• · Ensures that the necessary remedial measures are immediately taken by the technical team in case of malfunctioning or break down of production machinery and equipment during the shift.
• · Ensures that appropriate measures have been taken or solutions given when problems arise during the shift and reports about it to the department or the relevant division head.
• · Ensures that hygiene and safety guidelines and procedures are complied to.
• · Keeps record of production and technical service performances during the shift and makes sure that they are reported to the department or the relevant division head.
• · Ensures the smooth handover of the operations from one shift to the other.
• · Ensure that all problems related to food safety management system is reported to immediate supervisor and Quality personnel.
• · Performs any other tasks as required.

Job Requirements

Education: B. Sc in Food Technology & Process Engineering or food science and post-harvest technology, processing technology

Work experience:

• 2 years related work experience
• Knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000 preferred.