People and Partners Group

Factory Operations Manager (Production)

People and Partners Group  •  Accra, GH (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


About the role

We are seeking an experienced

Factory Operations Manager

to oversee and optimize production processes in a high-paced food and dairy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, particularly within the food, dairy, or pharmaceutical sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and achieving efficiency targets.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production and quality control.


  • Develop and implement production schedules while optimizing workflow efficiency.


  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (GMP, HACCP, ISO) and company policies.


  • Lead and mentor a team to meet production goals, enhance performance, and maintain a safe working environment.


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to drive operational improvements.


  • Monitor production metrics and KPIs to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.


  • Manage inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.


  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on cost reduction and process optimization.


  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.


  • Address operational issues proactively to minimize disruptions.


Requirements


Qualifications & Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.


  • 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations,

    with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership/senior management role within the FMCG sector.


  • Strong leadership skills with experience in managing large production teams.


  • In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements.


  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.


  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.


  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple departments.


  • Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools is a plus.


  • Advance Microsoft Office suite skills.

People and Partners Group

About People and Partners Group

People and Partners Group has a wide range of industry consultants and experts from high-end to very technical industries and fast clientele growth across Africa, the Middle East as well as in the US, the UK, and India including the Fortune 500.

We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting talent acquisition, retention, and business growth initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

People & Partners Group is a trusted global brand that provides a unique, cost-effective, one-stop source for all Human Resources needs.

Our services include Executive Recruitment, Corporate Training, Salary Survey, Payroll Management, Outsourcing, HR Audit, Career Coaching, CV Writing, Interview Coaching.

Our commitment is to help our clients focus on their core business proficiencies to be successful while we strategically manage the entire HR and talent acquisition processes; churning game-changing talents and effective solutions for the organization.

We have three key objectives:

1. Support a performance-driven global business that’s focused on growth.

2. Maximise our operational flexibility by promoting a "light-touch" approach to all stakeholders.

3. To promote transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Accra, GH
Year Founded
2019
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