Production Director Beverages- Kenya at Michael Page

Job Description

• Manage operations relating to the production of Canned and carton beverage products, fruits concentrate in coordination with Agricultural Operations to meet projected production volumes within budgets always maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensuring high quality open cans are produced within budgets and securing uninterrupted supply to meet Cannery demand.
• Manage Warehouse & Labelling operations to ensure safe stock husbandry, proper stock rotation and achieve target labelling line efficiencies within budgets and quality standards.
• Manage the Logistics process for dry cargo exports ensuring that orders are dispatched on time and in full.
• Develop, submit and implement operating budgets, capital projects and maintenance programs to ensure efficient cost-effective operations respecting good manufacturing practices
• Provide directions in obtaining, maintaining, and upgrading all Food Safety, Ethical trading, Health & Safety and Sustainability certifications.
• Design, install and modify production lines to produce high quality products for the local and export markets.
• Participate in the correct sourcing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and spare parts.

The Successful Applicant

• Engineering Degree or Business Management Degree, with a specialization in Food and/or Agri-business.
• Minimum 15 years in FMCG manufacturing environment
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the canning or beverage or packaging industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Production Director in an international company.
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication and analytical skills at all levels within the organization and across all functions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills - influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders