Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop production plans and schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demand.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and other departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials and resources.
• Continuously review and improve manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles, automation technologies, and best practices to enhance productivity and quality.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and tests of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to maintain quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods to prevent stockouts or overages.
• Implement inventory control measures, such as FIFO (first in, first out), to minimize waste and inventory holding costs.
• Enforce workplace safety regulations, hygiene standards, and food safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA).
• Conduct safety training sessions, inspections, and audits to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Supervise and mentor production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance activities for production equipment, ensuring regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory management, and equipment reliability strategies.
• Generate production reports, performance metrics, and KPIs to track production efficiency, yield, and quality metrics.