Responsibilities:
Coffee Milling Operations
Provides clear directions and general guidance to the department in the formulation of basic policies and procedures and ensure that these are translated to action
Develops and implements business process initiatives to optimize departmental operations in accordance with overall business objectives.
Coordinates with the purchasing department with regards to incoming deliveries of raw materials and coffee supplies.
In charge of running the Coffee Milling plant and Warehousing aligned with Quality standards.
Line manage all the employee assigned in the production plant and warehouse.
Design production schedules and overseeing the coffee production process
Participate in the annual Industry budget and strategic long-term planning for OPEX and CAPEX
Ensuring that the production is cost effective by cost tracking, controlling and anticipating
Making sure that coffee milling and processing is done on time and quality preserved
Safe, secure coffee warehousing, inventory management and risk management
Working out the material resources needed.
Monitoring the coffee production and export processes and adjusting schedules and Management Reporting
Warehousing Roles
Effectively ensure warehouse and inventory monitoring systems and procedures are adhered fully.
Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements First-In First-Out (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and milling of coffee.
Ensures effective utilization of warehouse areas and observes proper loading, unloading, stocking and safekeeping of items to maintain the quality of finished goods in order to prevent product damage and avoid occurrence of pilferage, accidents and occupational hazards.
Timely Execution of Coffee processing instructions, reporting and intake into inventory management systems.
Coordinate timely procurement and control of raw materials for warehousing of coffee.
Initiate and Implement special projects and ensure Management reporting.
In charge of supervision and management for external rented warehouses
In charge of Packaging Planning and cost management
Team management
Develop and lead the continuous improvement activities within the team.
Monitor and measure results of initiatives, resource optimization and taking corrective action as necessary.
Build and develop relationships at all levels across the production function in order to spark ideas for continuous improvement.
Liaising among different departments, e.g. Trade, Logistics, Quality, Human Resource and Controlling
Working with Country Manager and Commercial Manager to implement the company’s HR policies and goals.
Supervision and motivation plan for Industry team.
Assist direct reports in setting objective and reviewing workers performance.
Identifying training needs and motivation strategies for the team
Constantly Feedback and Reporting to Management
SHE compliance
To ensure the plant and equipment is implemented and maintained in accordance with Engineering standards, local and statutory legislation, KEBS system, ISO systems and LDC SHE standards.
To ensure that safety and quality are a key element of the production culture.
Plan, coordinate and implement SHE initiatives
Ensure Monthly SHE KPI monthly planning and corrective actions to fit LDC Guidelines.
Ensure compliance with OHSA, LDC standards, procedures and legal requirements.
Track recommendations with action plans and reporting
Collaborate in other tasks and activities that will be out of your main responsibilities.
Food Safety responsibilities:
Communicate food safety according to communication matrix
Comply with the Food Safety Management System
Comply with good hygiene practices
Participate in the Food Safety, Food Fraud and Food Defense team
Participate in food safety audits internals and externals
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Hold a relevant degree in mechanical/Production or Food engineering or related fields and relevant experience.
10 years’ managerial experience preferably within the Coffee milling industry.
Flexible in nature and willing to adjust to the needs of the company
Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
Pro-active and ability to analyze and solve problems.
Possess excellent communication skills and team working ability at all levels.
Ability to use Management information systems
Effective interpersonal skills and organizational awareness
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